Amazon Teacher Classroom Must Have Ideas 2023

Why does summer go in a blink of an eye? *sigh*

It’s time to stock up your classrooms- here are some of my favorite products from Amazon to use in the classroom! Run and add them to your wish list! Click the image below to go straight to my Amazon storefront. All items mentioned are linked for you to add to your list or purchase!

40 oz Stainless Steel Water Cup– Stanley ‘Duuuupe‘

I have dropped this cup a billion times and it’s still going strong. It doesn’t leak- honestly better than the more expensive one.

Flair Pens

No explanation needed.

AstroBright Color Computer Paper

I love these for newsletters, notes home, crafts, and keepsake printables.

Wireless Doorbell

Instead of clapping, singing, turning off the lights, or shouting- just teach your students to stop and listen when they hear the doorbell ring. Use as a timer for switching centers, etc. My colleagues would attach their button to the back of their ID necklaces for easy access.

Post-It Note Chart Paper

This chart paper is kind of pricey, but I love it because you can stick it anywhere around the room without using tape AND no easel needed. Worth it.

Magnet Hooks

Thank You Notes/Note Cards

Uni-ball Air Pens

Sometimes I actually use pens with black ink and not crazy colors… sometimes. For those times, these are my go-to black ink pens. I don’t know what it is, but I feel like my handwriting is so much better when I use them. It writes in a similar fashion to a black Flair pen, but the tip is more pointy. Not too thick, not too thin, nice dark line…are teachers the only ones that are pen snobs and have unhealthy addictions to collecting pens…no? Just me?

Sharpies/Sharpie S-Note Duo Highlighters

Mr. Sketch Scented Markers

I am obsessed with these. I am pretty sure I own every scent ever created by Mr. Sketch. This might be me trying to relive my childhood, but I use them quite often and usually end up buying several packs throughout the year. My students LOVE when I use them- they’ll sniff their assignments after I check them and get very excited when I use them to give “smelly smiley’s” as incentives. Smelly Smiley’s are smiley faces I draw on their hands for participating, following directions, doing a great job, etc. I also use them for writing on chart paper, grading, and I even put them in the treasure box when I am ready to buy new ones (very popular item- they go quickly)! It’s also a treat and makes small group lesson extra enticing when I let them borrow “Mrs. K’s very special smelly markers”.

If you ever check out my TikTok, you’ll see me using them a lot!

@caffeineandcrayons

Sticky Stuff

Post-it Note Holder

Foam Dice

This is one of my favorite ways to teach counting, number recognition, subitizing, comparing numbers, addition, and subtraction concepts. It’s another great way to keep your students engaged for small or whole group learning. Who doesn’t love getting to roll jumbo dice on the classroom floor? Below you’ll see us in action using our jumbo dice for number line addition and subtraction.

Hula-Hoops

Okay, this one seems odd, but hear me out. In my kindergarten classroom, I introduce various types of graphic organizers, like the Venn Diagram. I try to make as many activities as I can more hands on, so we make “live” Venn Diagrams frequently. We use it mainly for science and social studies, but also to compare types of books, book characters- we use it for math lessons too when we start comparing shapes! There are a million ways to incorporate “live” Venn Diagrams into your lessons. I find that it keeps the kinders engaged and becomes a powerful learning tool. We also use them for team building games when we do character development education (synergy hula hoop games).

Clipboards

These are super plain, but very economical. There are some fancier, more colorful class sets for a higher price point (if you like that sort of thing). In the past, I just took some good ‘ol spray paint to mine. I use these in my classroom for our weekly math or reading scavenger hunts/write the room tasks. We also use them to do activities outside, in the hallways, or at the big carpet.

Magnifying Glasses

These aren’t fancy or the best quality magnifying glasses, but they work! My students adore using these. When we learn about rocks, soil, bugs, etc. I give them one and it becomes the most exciting lesson they have ever participated in. I also use them for math and reading “I spy” hunt activities, like find the hidden sight word, etc.

Check out my ‘I Spy’ activities by clicking here!

Slim Plastic Storage Trays

I use these ALL THE TIME. And not for what you’d think. I use them for art supplies, math manipulatives, colored pencils/markers, and dice rollers when doing activities with the kiddos. It keeps what they’re using contained, they have their own, and as for dice rollers, it keeps the dice from rolling all over the floor and under bookshelves while we work on math activities. It’s a life saver during small groups and activities at their tables.

Colors of the World Art Supplies

Dry Erase Pockets

Perfect to use with white paper in lieu of mini whiteboards or in a pinch instead of laminating. I like that you can put different print outs in the sleeves. Great for tracing!

Mini Dry Eraser Erasers