Back to School Must-Haves Under $20
It’s that time of year again! For most teachers, back to school season is a time of mixed emotions. We love meeting new students and the feeling of a fresh start, but gathering school supplies and teaching materials can be a bit stressful and overwhelming. Hopefully, the list below will help. It’s chock-full of great bargains and interesting finds. Everything listed in under $20, so grab what you need without the guilt!
Parent Signature Stamp
This stamp is great for notifying parents of schoolwork issues, like low a test score or incomplete homework assignment. It’s self-inking, so you can stamp a stack of papers fairly quickly. Also, the dark red ink really stands out, making it easy for parents to find.
Insulated Lunch Bag
Keep your lunch and snacks cool and fresh all day with this large capacity insulated lunch bag. Designed to maximize storage efficiency, this bag has one front zipper pocket, one internal mesh pocket and two side mesh pockets. Also, the large opening makes it easy to access all items in the bag. An adjustable shoulder strap is also included!
Retractable Pencil Case
This is no ordinary pencil case. The telescopic design allows it to pop up and down, giving it the ability to serve multiple purposes. You can stand it up on your desk for easy access to all your writing supplies, or you can zip it up and carry it with you to faculty meetings. Pick your favorite color today!
Letter-Size Zipper Pouches
Use these letter-size mesh pouches for anything and everything! They are great for storing classroom supplies like games, puzzles, or flashcards. You can also use them for storing student materials. 24 zipper bags in 8 different colors are included.
Clear Floating Bookshelves
Take your classroom library to the next level with a fun book display! These floating bookshelves will hold two or three books each, which work well for an author spotlight, genre study, or theme focus. Simply attach with command strips and you have a fun new look for your room!
Magnetic Whiteboard Clips
Magnet clips for the whiteboard come in handy more than you would think. They are perfect for hanging anchor charts! You can also use them to hang student examples. The bright colors are fun too!
Soft Lanyard Wallet
Keep everything in one place with this fun and functional lanyard wallet. If you add all the essentials to this wallet, you won’t have to lug around your purse when you leave your classroom. With 28 styles and colors, there’s something for everyone. You might even be able to find one that matches your school colors!
Magnetic Staple Remover
Rid your bulletin board of old staples freely and without damage using this magnetic staple remover. It’s so much easier to use and much more effective than the old school open and close “jaws” version. Once you try this type of staple remover, you won’t ever want to use anything else!
Colored Painters Tape
This colored painters tape won’t leave residue on surfaces when removed, making it perfect for use on student desks, classroom tables, or whiteboards! The variety of color choices makes color-coding a breeze. It can be torn by hand, it’s sticky enough to adhere to any clean surface, and it’s easy to re-position. What’s not to love?!
Thank You Cards
You won’t regret keeping a stack of stylish thank you notes in your desk drawer. These colorful cards are perfect for giving thanks for parent volunteers, student gifts, colleague appreciation, and more! The decorative gold foil on each card really sets them apart. This set includes eight unique text designs and three envelope colors.
Magnetic Classroom Timers
Timers are a must-have for effective classroom management. These blue and green digital timers are easy to read and set up. The magnetic backing, hanging hook, and retractable stand make it possible to use the timers in many different classroom locations. Use them for fluency practice, silent reading, transitions, and so much more!
Post-It Removable Tabs
These Post-it flags are great for teacher’s editions, grade books, and curriculum planners. They also work well as bookmarks for you and your students! The assorted colors and sizes are great for color-coding and fun for flagging important information.
Insulated Tumblers
Keep your drinks cold and your coffee warm for hours with these double-wall insulated tumblers. These stainless steel tumblers are available in a variety of colors, and each one comes with a lid and a straw. The cup is designed to fit in most car cup-holders, making it easy to transport from home to school. Hydrating is so much more fun with a colorful tumbler!
LED Desk Lamp
This lamp is perfect for those moments when your classroom needs to remain dark, but you need some light at your desk. The rechargeable battery means you won’t need to work around yet another cord. It allows for three levels of brightness and it’s portable, so you can move it around the classroom with you!
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