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September 18, 2018

Amazon Teacher Must Haves

Disclaimer: Post contains Amazon affiliate links.  These top picks are based on my personal opinion.  

I am so excited to share some teacher must haves from Amazon with you all!  I have rounded up my top picks for teachers, games, phonics, reading, math, and classroom management.  Whether this is your first year teaching, moving grade levels, or you’re just wanting to add some new ideas to your classroom – I hope that you will find this post helpful!

Amazon Teacher Must Haves

Let’s start shopping and get you ready to teach like a boss!

First up! Teacher Must Haves! Here are my top 5 picks for the teacher!

 

Yeti Cup: I love these cups! They have kept my water, soda, coffee, ice cold or hot all day long! They come in several different colors!

Products from Amazon.com

  • YETI Rambler 30 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler w/MagSlider Lid, Black -22%
    YETI Rambler 30 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler w/MagSlider Lid, Black
    Price: $34.99
    Was: $44.96
  • YETI Rambler 14 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug with Lid, Seafoam
    YETI Rambler 14 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug with Lid, Seafoam
    Price: $24.99
  • YETI Rambler 30 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid
    YETI Rambler 30 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid
    Price: $48.00
  • YETI Rambler 20oz with MagSlider Lid, Sky Blue
    YETI Rambler 20oz with MagSlider Lid, Sky Blue
    Price: $44.73
  • YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid (Stainless Steel)
    YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid (Stainless Steel)
    Price: Check on Amazon
  • YETI Rambler 18oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle with Cap (Pink)
    YETI Rambler 18oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle with Cap (Pink)
    Price: $54.00
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Astrobrights Colored Paper: This paper can be used for so many different things in your classroom! Crafts, parent notes, newsletters, tags, anchor chart letters are some that I can think of right off the bat.

Products from Amazon.com

  • Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608)
    Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608)
    Price: $15.99
  • Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Paper -21%
    Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Paper
    Price: $9.14
    Was: $11.54
  • WAU22999 - Astrobrights Astrobrights Colored Paper
    WAU22999 - Astrobrights Astrobrights Colored Paper
    Price: Check on Amazon
  • Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, Mixed Carton 5-Color Assortment, 1250 Sheets (22998) -27%
    Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, Mixed Carton 5-Color Assortment, 1250 Sheets (22998)
    Price: $29.23
    Was: $39.99
  • Astrobrights 20274 Color Paper -"Cool" Assortment, 24lb, 8 1/2 x 11, 5 Colors, 500 Sheets
    Astrobrights 20274 Color Paper -"Cool" Assortment, 24lb, 8 1/2 x 11, 5 Colors, 500 Sheets
    Price: $14.49
  • Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5"x11", Primary 120 Pages
    Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5"x11", Primary 120 Pages
    Price: $14.84
  • Wasusau Astrobrights Heavy Duty Paper, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Cosmic Orange, 500 Sheets (22661) -11%
    Wasusau Astrobrights Heavy Duty Paper, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Cosmic Orange, 500 Sheets (22661)
    Price: $14.99
    Was: $16.87
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Laminator and laminator sheets: I loved having one of these laminators in my classroom. Anytime I needed something laminated quickly – it came to the rescue! It also has a handle on the end so it was easy for me to transport it to and from school.

Products from Amazon.com

  • Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13-Inch Input, 1-Minute Warm-up (TL1302VP) -62%
    Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13-Inch Input, 1-Minute Warm-up (TL1302VP)
    Price: $41.91
    Was: $111.65
  • Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.5" x 11(TL902VP) -19%
    Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.5" x 11(TL902VP)
    Price: $30.89
    Was: $37.99
  • Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) -52%
    Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100)
    Price: $11.79
    Was: $24.68
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Rae Dunn Planner: Who doesn’t need a cute, light weight planner to take to and from school meetings, as well as to and from the classroom?!


Products from Amazon.com

  • Rae Dunn - Plan Ahead - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (17 Months Aug 2018-Dec 2019) To Do/Notes
    Rae Dunn - Plan Ahead - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (17 Months Aug 2018-Dec 2019) To Do/Notes
    Price: $16.30
  • Rae Dunn - Hidden Agenda - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (17 Months Aug 2018-Dec 2019) To Do/Notes
    Rae Dunn - Hidden Agenda - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (17 Months Aug 2018-Dec 2019) To Do/Notes
    Price: $15.82
  • Rae Dunn - Best Year Ever - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (12 Months January 2019- Decemeber 2019) to Do/Notes
    Rae Dunn - Best Year Ever - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (12 Months January 2019- Decemeber 2019) to Do/Notes
    Price: $18.99
  • Rae Dunn - Seize The Day - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (17 Months Aug 2018-Dec 2019) To Do/Notes
    Rae Dunn - Seize The Day - 2019 Monthly Planner Calendar (17 Months Aug 2018-Dec 2019) To Do/Notes
    Price: $16.68
  • Rae Dunn by Magenta Ceramic CREATE Pen and Pencil Holder
    Rae Dunn by Magenta Ceramic CREATE Pen and Pencil Holder
    Price: $19.00
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Comfy dress and shoes: These t-shirt maxi dresses are so comfy! They truly fill like you are working in your pajamas.  Pair it with booties or tennis shoes for the fall/winter,  and sandals for the spring/summer! I like to layer these dresses with kimonos and cardigans! These dresses come in several different colors.

Here are more color options for the dress

These shoes are a pair of my favorites!

Alright, now let’s look at some items for classroom games that you might find helpful and easy to use over and over again.

Top 5 Amazon Picks for Classroom Games

 

These Magnetic Whiteboard Spinners were a staple in my classroom! We used them for just about every subject! Here is an example of one way we used them.

Products from Amazon.com

  • Educational Insights Spinzone Magnetic Whiteboard Spinners -6%
    Educational Insights Spinzone Magnetic Whiteboard Spinners
    Price: $18.73
    Was: $19.99
  • Educational Insights Jumbo Magnetic Spinner -18%
    Educational Insights Jumbo Magnetic Spinner
    Price: $38.37
    Was: $46.99
  • Primary Concepts AA1828 Magnetic Spinners (set of 3)
    Primary Concepts AA1828 Magnetic Spinners (set of 3)
    Price: $6.95
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I would spin the spinner and students had to show that time on their analog clocks that they had at their table.  We made this game into table races so the first table to all show the correct matching time, received a point.  We also used them for practicing word families, reading comprehension questions, and building words.

 Sticky Notes: These are another great thing to keep on hand in the classroom.  Here is a look at how we used them for fractions, place value, independent work, and games!

Suction Cup Balls: My students LOVED using these! We used them to practice our sight words, phonics skill, and several different math concepts.  For example, students got in two teams in front of the board and each team had a suction cup ball.  I would call out a word, and they threw the ball onto the board.  The team that landed on the correct word, got a point!

Products from Amazon.com

  • Suction Cup Bounce Balls | Party Favor | Ct. 6
    Suction Cup Bounce Balls | Party Favor | Ct. 6
    Price: $16.64
  • Neliblu 2" Fun Suction Balls Bulk Pack 1 Dozen
    Neliblu 2" Fun Suction Balls Bulk Pack 1 Dozen
    Price: $8.99
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Jumbo Inflatable Dice and Number Bean Bags: How fun are these?!? These could be used during whole group instruction to generate numbers for a math lesson.

Products from Amazon.com

  • S&S Worldwide 17750 Jumbo Inflatable Dice (Pair), (Pack of 2)
    S&S Worldwide 17750 Jumbo Inflatable Dice (Pair), (Pack of 2)
    Price: $27.17
  • 13" Jumbo Inflatable Dice, Pack of 2 -21%
    13" Jumbo Inflatable Dice, Pack of 2
    Price: $14.99
    Was: $18.99
  • Inflatable Dice (6 pieces) - Bulk
    Inflatable Dice (6 pieces) - Bulk
    Price: $25.97
  • SET of 3 ~ Giant inflatable dice - 16" RED BLUE and GREEN
    SET of 3 ~ Giant inflatable dice - 16" RED BLUE and GREEN
    Price: $13.09
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Products from Amazon.com

  • Number Beanbags Assorted 20 pc by Oojami … -53%
    Number Beanbags Assorted 20 pc by Oojami …
    Price: $13.99
    Was: $29.99
  • Educational Insights Number Beanbags -25%
    Educational Insights Number Beanbags
    Price: $21.10
    Was: $27.99
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Top 5 Picks for Reading

 

Dry Erase Circles and erasers: These  dry erase circles are sticky on the back.  I used these on my guided reading table for students to write words or responses on.  Each student at the table had one.  I found them to be much easier than having students bring a whiteboard to and from the table!

How fun are these minion erasers for students to use at the small group table as well?!

These plain colored ones are look great too!

This Magnetic Table Top Easel  looks great to keep at a guided reading table to use during lessons.

Write On Dice are great to keep at a small group table to write comprehension questions on.  These could also be used with word families and building words.

Products from Amazon.com

  • Learning Advantage Write-On Wipe-Off Dice - 2" - Set of 4 - Magnetic Dry Erase Dice
    Learning Advantage Write-On Wipe-Off Dice - 2" - Set of 4 - Magnetic Dry Erase Dice
    Price: $28.69
  • EAI Education Magnetic QuietShape Foam 3" Write-On/Wipe-Off Dice: Set of 4 - Classic Colors
    EAI Education Magnetic QuietShape Foam 3" Write-On/Wipe-Off Dice: Set of 4 - Classic Colors
    Price: $18.95
  • Mind Sparks Foam Dry Erase Blocks
    Mind Sparks Foam Dry Erase Blocks
    Price: Check on Amazon
  • LARGE DRY WIPE DICE: WRITE ON/WIPE OFF 10 FACE DIE
    LARGE DRY WIPE DICE: WRITE ON/WIPE OFF 10 FACE DIE
    Price: Out of stock
  • EAI Education Jumbo Magnetic QuietShape Foam Write-On/Wipe-Off 10-Sided Die
    EAI Education Jumbo Magnetic QuietShape Foam Write-On/Wipe-Off 10-Sided Die
    Price: $13.95
  • ETA hand2mind 2 1/4-Inch Write-On/Wipe-Off Dice (Set of 4)
    ETA hand2mind 2 1/4-Inch Write-On/Wipe-Off Dice (Set of 4)
    Price: $14.95
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Have you seen these Snap Word Sight Word Cards? I love how they are visually exciting plus I think that the visual aides on the words might help students with recalling the words. These look great!

Top 5 Pick for Phonics

These Giant Magnetic Letters might be a great manipulative to have on hand when introducing letter formation.  One way to use these could be to let students come to the whiteboard to construct the letters.  Another idea: call out a letter sound and a student build that letter.  Put them in a station or use them for STEM!

These Alphabet Stencil Cards are great for a word work station.  Students can trace the letters in a word.

Stamps and Play-Doh are always a hit for word building.  Students can stamp out their words in the play dough or they can use the dough to form the letters in the word they are spelling.

Letter Unifix Cubes are another great manipulative to have on hand for word work stations.

If you are wanting magnetic cubes for your whiteboard – guess what?!? Amazon has those too!

These magnetic letters can be used over and over again in the classroom! Put them in a station for word building or use them during guided reading time on the magnetic table top easel to build words. There are uppercase and lowercase options.

 

Products from Amazon.com

  • Educational Insights AlphaMagnets- Color-Coded Lowercase (42 pieces)
    Educational Insights AlphaMagnets- Color-Coded Lowercase (42 pieces)
    Price: $9.99
  • Educational Insights Multicolored AlphaMagnets and MathMagnets, 214 Pieces -40%
    Educational Insights Multicolored AlphaMagnets and MathMagnets, 214 Pieces
    Price: $14.99
    Was: $24.99
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Top 5 Picks for Math

Unifix cubes are a definite staple for math manipulatives! These can be used for counting, addition, subtraction, game counters, classroom management, graphing, and STEM.

Plastic Sleeves can be used to put a recording sheet in and use it for a partner game rather than a worksheet.

Spinners! These are a great alternative to using a paper clip and pencil!

Magnetic Ten Frames and a Magnetic Rekenrek Board are wonderful to use during  whole group lessons as well as during number talks. We used these daily during math time!

Top 5 Classroom Management Picks

 

This Dry Erase Tape can be used on student’s desks to write their name on or I have also seen it used to leave positive notes to students on their desks!

Sit Spots can be used for carpet spots or even for classroom games!

These Pull, Stretch, and Squeeze Stress Balls are great to keep on hand for cool down time if a student needs them.

I love these Clear Plastic Poly Envelopes and use them quite often! They are a great way to keep RTI group materials organized because they are color coded and have a place on the front for a label.

Magnetic Timers are wonderful to have in the classroom! Put them on the whiteboard for a  visual for students on how much time they have to complete a task.

Whew! That was a LOT of goodies to share, but I hope that you find something in this post to use in your classroom!

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