Classroom and teaching supplies
Nanny and tutor bag of tricks for ages 4-12: 15 items
A good bag fits in a tote and covers boredom, tantrums and a bit of learning. Choose small, quiet, reusable items and keep the bag packed.
Chosen from Lakeshore Learning's own category navigation and the makers' sites, checked Oct 2026. Prices are about, Oct 2026, and move with sales. Checked 2026-10-25. Nobody paid to be here. The buy links are plain search links, not affiliate links, so Peabody earns nothing from them.
Dry-erase lap board and markers
Expo · Ages 4-12
Playing cards and dice
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-12
Mini puzzles
Melissa & Doug · Ages 4-8
Crayons and a sketchbook
Crayola · Ages 4-12
Play dough
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Fidget tools
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-12
Early readers
Scholastic · Ages 4-8
Travel board games
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-12
Sticker sheets and reward charts
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Sensory bottles
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Origami paper
Hygloss · Ages 6-12
Small notebook for homework
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-12
Feelings cards
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Wipes and bandages
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-12
Timer
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-12
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Rainy-day kits and sub tubs: 14 items
A sub tub holds what a substitute needs for a day with no prep; a rainy-day kit gives indoor recess a fallback.
Book bins, supply caddies and tubs for the classroom: 12 options
Bins and caddies are the cheapest way to turn a pile of books and markers into something kids can find and put back.
Classroom cubbies, bookcases and storage units: 10 picks
Furniture is the big-ticket part of a room, so buy it slowly.
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.