Teachers should prepare their classrooms before students arrive by stocking essential supplies. This includes antibacterial wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, whiteboard markers, pens, pencils, duct tape, storage bins, velcro, timers, magnets, museum putty, extra clocks, mirrors, rugs, stickers and sentimental items to create a clean, organized and welcoming learning environment for students.

1. TEACHERSBACK TO SCHOOL
It's that time again! Are you ready for the new school year?
There's a lot of work to do both inside and outside of the
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classroom before our students arrive.
Essential Back to School
Supplies Teachers Should Have
Preparing for school
So how do teachers prepare for school?
Some teacher recommended school supplies for the classroom.
You're sure to find something on this list to add to your back-to-
school shopping list!
These items will help ensure your classroom is a safe,
and yourself
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inviting space for your students
1- Antibacterial wipes
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Your classroom won't be a blank slate for long. With children
come germs, so you'll want to have wipes handy to keep you
and your students healthy, especially during cold and flu
season.
2- Tissues
Just like wipes, tissues are a must-have, no matter the season.
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3- Hand sanitizer
Another must-have item to keep you and your students
healthy!

2. 4- Shower board
Hit up your local hardware store for shower board, perfect for
creating personalized white boards for your classroom.
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5- Whiteboard markers
Whiteboard need marker! Stock up on these, as they can easily
get lost or quickly dry up.
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6- Pens and pencils
An ample supply of pens and pencils are a must for any
classroom.
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7- Colored duct tape
Use multi-colored duct tape to label drawers, color areas of the
classroom, and make signs.
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8- Storage bins, shelves, and tubs
As a new teacher, you'll learn quickly that every item in your
classroom will need a home. Storage bins, shelves, and tubs are
the perfect way to organize.
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3. 9- Velcro
Use Velcro to stick posters to the wall, and even to attach
markers to whiteboards and pens to desks so they don't get
lost.
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10- A timer
Setting a timer will make it easy to stick to schedules during
special projects or activity time.
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11- Magnets and clips
Magnets and clips can always be put to good use in a
classroom.
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12- Museum putty
Use museum putty to adhere posters and other items to the
walls of your classroom.
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13- An extra clock
Place an extra clock opposite the one already in your room.
This way you'll always be able to keep track of the time no
matter where you are in the classroom.
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4. 14- Small mirror
Keep a mirror inside your desk drawer. After lunch you can
check to make sure there's no food stuck between your teeth!
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15- Rugs, lamps, and household items
Rugs, lamp, and other housewares can make your classroom
more inviting and comfortable for your students.
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16- Stickers or other rewards for students
Keep these handy in your desk to place on tests or homework,
or to give directly to students for a job well done.
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17- Something special or sentimental
Bring in something small that reminds you of home and makes
you feel comfortable. If there's a special story behind the item,
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share it with your class!