Classroom and teaching supplies
First-year teacher starter kit under $100: 11 items
New teachers often buy their own supplies. For the first week, you need a planner, a record book, a way to display things and tools to check student work. This kit leaves out decor. Together the 11 items add up to about $98.39 at the lowest listed prices in Oct 2026, before tax and shipping.
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The Everything Lesson Plan Book
Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher
Classroom Laminating Pouches - Set of 100
Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher
Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves - Set of 12
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5
Classroom Supply Caddies
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5
Write & Wipe Thin-Line Markers
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5
Rainbow Sentence Strips
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-3
Lakeshore Kids Record Book
Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher
Colorful 1-100 Number Chart
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-2
Classroom Sand Timer Set
Lakeshore Learning · Ages PreK-3
Cool for School Border
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5
Write & Wipe Lapboard
Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5
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Classroom cubbies, bookcases and storage units: 10 picks
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Classroom library furniture and reading-nook pieces: 10 picks
A reading corner needs three things: book display, a place to sit, and something soft underfoot.
Labels and organization tools for a classroom: 10 picks
Labels cost little and save a lot of daily nagging.
Bulletin board sets, paper and trim: 12 picks
A bulletin board has three costs: paper, trim and the letters or pieces.
Bulletin board borders and trim: 10 picks
Borders frame a board and hide ragged edges.
Anchor-chart paper, easels and chart stands: 8 picks
Anchor charts are made live with the class, so you need big paper, a stand and a marker that does not bleed.