Classroom and teaching supplies
Teacher essentials: timers, planners and classroom equipment
Planners, timers and organizers are the unglamorous parts of teaching. These are common picks.
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Time Timer
Time Timer (sold by Lakeshore Learning) · Ages 4-12
Jumbo Time Timer
Time Timer (sold by Lakeshore Learning) · Ages 4-12
Giant Classroom Timer
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-12
Count Up & Count Down Digital Timer
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-12
Noise-Reducing Earmuffs
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-12
Lakeshore Lesson Plan Book - Apple
Lakeshore Learning · Ages n/a
The Everything Lesson Plan Book
Lakeshore Learning · Ages n/a
Lakeshore Kids Record Book
Lakeshore Learning · Ages n/a
Classroom Laminating Pouches - Set of 100
Lakeshore Learning · Ages n/a
Self-Inking Teacher Stamps - Set 1
Lakeshore Learning · Ages n/a
Pencil Grips - Set of 12
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Heavy-Duty Book Bins
Lakeshore Learning · Ages n/a
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Student whiteboards and dry-erase markers
Small whiteboards let every child answer at once, which is why many teachers call them the best cheap tool in the room.
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.