Classroom and teaching supplies
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. Many items overlap.
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.
Read-aloud picture books
Scholastic · Ages 5-10
Blank paper and pencils
Pacon · Ages 5-12
Coloring pages and activity books
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-10
Math games and dice
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-12
Bingo and card games
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-12
Whiteboards and markers
Expo · Ages 5-12
Brain break cards and videos
GoNoodle · Ages 5-10
Printables
Education.com · Ages 5-12
Name tags
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-12
Stickers and incentives
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-10
Timer
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-12
Dough and puzzles
Melissa & Doug · Ages 5-8
Origami paper
Hygloss · Ages 7-12
Class lists and seating charts
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-12
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A good bag fits in a tote and covers boredom, tantrums and a bit of learning.
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.