Classroom Favorites

Here are some things that I buy at the beginning of every year!

#1 Take Home Folders

I prep these Take Home Folders at the beginning of every year. These folder have a clear sleeve to personalize the front. On the inside there is already a vinyl label on each side that says “LEFT At Home” or “Bring RIGHT Back”.

Black Folders, Blue Folders, Nature Themed Take-Home Covers, Bright Themed Take-Home Covers

#2 Candy – Pop Rocks

I’ve used Pop Rocks for a couple different ways throughout the years. I’ve used them as birthday gifts saying “I hope your birthday ROCKS” and as an open house gift that says “4th Grade ROCKS”

PopRock Candy

#3 Colorful Marker Pens

Ask any of my former collegues, students, or student teachers, I LOVE these pen/markers. They are perfect because they are a little thicker than a normal pen, so when I’m writing under the document camera it’s easier to see. And it makes grading so much more fun!

Stabilo Marker Pens 15 Pack, Stabilo Marker Pens 30 Pack

#5 Colorful Paper

I always walk my class through a step-by-step self portrait the first week of school. I love hanging these on colorful paper and hanging them in the hallway.

Colorful Paper

#6 Sticky Notes

I use sticky notes ALL THE TIME! I write behavior notes, to-do lists, and we used sticky notes for student data binders.

Sticky Notes & Student Data Binder

#7 Anchor Chart Paper

I love making anchor charts for different subject concepts. I make charts for tracking transitions, expectation reminders, our classroom promise, and so much more!

Anchor Chart Paper