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Yes, students need essential supplies at the start of the school year…but so do teachers! If you\u2019re a brand-new educator, or even an experienced teacher, the process of selecting supplies for your classroom can be overwhelming. To make it easier, consider these categories and the must-have supplies to have on hand within each of them:<\/p>\n
Your desk is essentially your office, so think about the basic supplies you\u2019ll need to conduct tasks like grading papers, writing notes, and sorting assignments. This will probably include:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also important to keep these supplies handy so you can grab them quickly. Paper organizers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0like this one will keep your papers and files in sight.\u00a0If you travel to different classrooms throughout the day, a rolling cart organizer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0serves as your desk on-the-go with plenty of room to take supplies and classroom materials wherever you need to be.<\/p>\n Inevitably, your students will misplace, break, or run out of their own school supplies throughout the year. Instead of offering them the stock from your desk, consider setting up an \u2018Extra Supply Center\u2019 for your classroom. Include basic consumable supplies (like pencils, markers, glue sticks, and loose-leaf notebook paper<\/a><\/strong>) so your students can pick up the extras they need without disrupting your instruction.<\/p>\n A handy folding cart<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>also makes a perfect (and portable) option to transport these items.<\/p>\n Organization is key, not just to keep your classroom orderly, but to create an efficient and stress-free environment for you and your students! Different centers around your classroom can easily be organized with storage bins<\/a> <\/strong>and labels. This will ensure every item has a home and can be put away quickly.<\/p>\n You can also bring a similar system to forms and homework and keep them from piling up on your desk. Use folders to help students keep track of forms that need to be sent home and then returned to the classroom.<\/p>\n Large classroom calendars (like a calendar sets<\/a><\/strong>) assist in establishing specific due dates and activities for all to see. You can even find organizational bulletin board themes (like this colorful border pack<\/strong><\/a>) which display classroom rules and the daily schedule prominently, keeping everyone focused and on the same page!<\/p>\n Unfortunately, even the most organized and sparkling clean classroom will become besieged with germs after a simple uncovered cough or sneeze. Be sure to have plenty of tissue boxes in every corner of your classroom, along with a healthy supply of disinfecting wipes<\/a><\/strong>. They can be used on virtually any surface to kill 99.9% of common illness-causing germs. In addition, these items are essential for any minor cuts and scrapes that may occur.<\/p>\n While every classroom is different, these supplies should give you a good foundation for a successful year. Do you have any other must-have classroom supplies for teachers? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n Additional Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"teacher](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teacher-supplies.jpg\")
<\/p>\nFor Your Students\u2019 Desks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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