Classroom and teaching supplies
Writing tools: journals, paper and boards for K-5
Writing starts with big, forgiving surfaces and moves to lined paper. These are the journals, boards, strips and paper commonly kept in primary rooms.
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Draw & Write Journal
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-7
My First Draw & Write Journal
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-6
Writing Prompts Journal - Gr. 1-2
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-8
Paragraph of the Week Journal - Gr. 2-3
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 7-9
Smart Start Story Paper
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-8
Lakeshore Magic Board
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Magic Board Printing Practice Cards
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-6
Double-Sided Learn to Print Write & Wipe Board
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-7
Rainbow Sentence Strips
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-10
Pencil Grips - Set of 12
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Gumball Grab Pre-Writing Game
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5
Silly Sentences Game
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-9
Giant Write & Wipe Handwriting Pages
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-8
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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
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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.