Teaching takes energy, creativity, and a few essentials to make the day easier. This is my list of teacher must-haves — from morning coffee favorites to classroom items and desk tools that come in handy. You will find classroom organizers & supp...
I always make sure that I take a large water bottle. This one stays cold until the late afternoon.
** teacher-tested favorite **
Water Bottles
One of these will get me through the day! Keeps my tea or coffee hot for a long time.
~~ for daily use ~~
Travel Coffee Mugs
Deodorant to freshen up during the day. If you’re like me and sweating all day, this might come in handy.
** must-have item **
Dove deodorant
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These come in handy for brainstorming activities or quick games. I love the colorful sticky notes with lines because they don’t get lost.
~~ teaching essential ~~
Lined Sticky Notes
As a teacher, you may only have a few minutes for lunch before going to your next class. Make sure to have your lunch packed.
** long day approved **
Insulated Lunch Bag
Keep everything in one place with a tote bag with various compartments. Just make sure it doesn’t get too heavy!
~~ professional & practical ~~
Teacher Bags
Grab a few healthy(-ish) snacks in the morning or leave them in your desk (if you have one). Better than candy—no judgment though.
~~ teacher approved ~~
Snacks & more
Keep these markers in your bag or desk—these are yours! Great for quick whiteboard explainers.
** teacher must-have **
Markers (for you)
I love these gel pens. They are very stylish. These gel pens come in handy for many purposes and hopefully will not get lost.
— small upgrade, big difference —
Colored Gel Pens
This is a luxury item if you have your own office or space. The slim Keurig machine takes up very little space and may be just the thing you need on long days.
Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker
Keep some extra mugs in your space or desk, just in case.
Coffee Mugs
These desktop organizers are for you—not your students. They keep your essential items organized.
Desktop Organizers
If you have your own classroom, get a few storage bins and containers to keep your materials organized.
Small Plastic Storage Bins
These clipboards will come in handy for various teaching activities.
Classroom Clipboards
Your students will love you (even more) if you have one of these charging stations!
Phone Charging Stations
Give these jumbo paper clips out to students to keep their work organized.
Jumbo Paper Clips
These stickers are inexpensive and students will love them.
Inspirational and Motivational Stickers
I like to keep a small clock on my desk to monitor my time when teaching. (Just one of several clocks in the room.)
Small Digital Clock
As you know, I like colors… These note pads are perfect for me and brighten my days just a tiny bit.
Colored Notepads
I like cork board in any shape or form! These come in handily for displays.
Cork Board
Organizing your inboxes is half the battle! Make sure to label them clearly so students know what goes where.
