Classroom and teaching supplies
Teacher gifts under $25: 10 ideas
Aim for something useful that the teacher can share or use up. Group gifts from a few families often do better than many small ones.
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.
Lakeshore gift card
Lakeshore Learning · Ages adult
Large set of washable markers
Crayola · Ages adult
Fine-tip dry-erase set
Expo · Ages adult
Colored pencils
Staedtler · Ages adult
Class library books
Scholastic · Ages adult
Bulletin board borders
Lakeshore Learning · Ages adult
Stickers and incentives
Lakeshore Learning · Ages adult
Scissors for the class
Fiskars · Ages adult
Sticky notes and planner
Carson Dellosa · Ages adult
Craft paper and glitter-free supplies
Hygloss · Ages adult
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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.