It's not easy to know what to put on your supplies request form. In this post, we will guide you through all of the classroom must-haves for your back-to-school lists as well as a few extra tips and tricks to get you through the year. This list is good for any classroom grades 6-12!
Student Centers
Student centers are great areas for students to brainstorm, collaborate, and create! Here are some of our recommendations for what to include in yours:
- Colored paper
- Colored markers
- White-boards
- White-board markers
- White board erasers
Teacher must-haves
Here is our list of some teacher-must haves, whether that is self-care centered, organization driven, or just something to bring you joy:
- Coffee/tea mug
- Bookmarks
- Sticky notes
- Notebook
- Planner
- Binders
- File folders
- Dividers
- Pens
- Pencils
- Snacks!
Organization
We know that classroom organization can unravel pretty fast. Keep ahead of the disorder by stocking up on these organizers.
- File folders
- Organizers
- Labels
- Cubbies
Extras
As we educators know, you can never have enough school supplies. Here is a list of extra supplies you may want to keep handy throughout the year:
- Extra pens and pencils
- Extra paper
- Extra tape
- Extra whiteboard markers
- Extension cords
- Kleenex
- Hand sanitizer and wipes
- Plastic Bags
- Index cards
- Label maker (here is a link to a highly rated and affordable one!)
Other:
Some other great things to prep before the Fall are your:
- Classroom rules
- Setting up the class environment
- Organization for the year
- Order your files
- Create an emergency substitute folder
- Create a grade book
- Set up your desk/workspace
- Make name tags or other student centered products
- Set out school supplies
- Create your first week of lesson plans (this will help to minimize stress for September)
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