Stocking Up Means Savings!

10 Must-Have Items Every Teacher Should Stock Up On Before School Starts

We know you're spending your own money on school supplies, so let's make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck! Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and for teachers, preparation is key. There are supplies we use throughout the year and have to restock, so play it smart and stock up to save money in the long run!

1. Reward Stickers
From pre-k to senior year, stickers are a welcomed reward! High quality stickers are the most coveted for laptop and locker decor, but they can cost up to $3 each! I love this stash of 300 for only $8.99.

2. Disinfectant Wipes
Cleanliness is crucial in the classroom. Disinfectant wipes are a teacher’s best friend for wiping down desks, doorknobs, and shared supplies. Keeping germs at bay not only keeps your students healthier but also helps you avoid those dreaded mid-year sick days. This Amazon brand pack saves some cash!

3. Expo Markers
Admin will never give us enough markers nor proper colors! You can snag this 36-pack for only $22.99! With 36 of your own and the four per quarter you get from the school, you should have enough for the year!

4. Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves
Dry erase pocket sleeves make me so happy! Less time spent struggling with the copier is gold! I reuse the same worksheet copies year after year. Grab a pack of 30 for only $20 and you'll be set for a few years! They come in different colors, so creating groups is an added bonus!

5. Large Easel Pad
Never underestimate the power of a large easel pad! You'd have to pry the easel pad from my cold, dead arms before I'd give it up! You can get a 5-pack for only $79 on Amazon!

6. Laminating Pouches
A classroom lifesaver! These save your everyday items like calendars, checklists, job charts, and group organization lists so you can be confident that they won't get ruined while being reused. These laminating pouches are only $21 for 200.

7. White Out
Mistakes happen—and teachers make plenty of them while juggling lesson planning and grading. I know my white out is always never where I "just left it" so I need plenty of back-ups. Grab this pack of 10 to last you all year long.

8. Happy Birthday Bracelets
Celebrating birthdays is one of the sweetest ways to make students feel special. Happy birthday bracelets are inexpensive, fun keepsakes that let children know you remembered their big day, helping to foster a supportive classroom community. Stock up with 90 of them for only $17.99 and you'll be all set for a few years.

9. Sticky Notes
I love this variety pack of sticky notes - I definitely need different sizes for different jobs. Snag two of these and you'll be set for the year!

10. Pencil Holders
For less than $1 each, you can save your sanity with these pencil holders. They stick to the desk and the pencil or pen easily snaps in. Pure perfection!

What do you stock up on for the school year? Leave me a comment below with your must-haves!