In addition to all of the learning materials and supplies that fill your classroom, there are also other things that are good to have on hand.
Whether you’re heading back into the classroom after a summer break or stocking your room for the first time, here are 101 non-teaching-related things that are worth having at the ready.
101 Handy Items to Keep in the Classroom
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
- Feminine hygiene products
- Travel-size deodorant
- Lotion
- Snacks
- Mini-umbrella
- A change of clothes
- A pair of slip-on sneakers
- Tuna packets
- Cups of fruit
- Applesauce
- Small sewing kit
- Stain remover wipes
- Safety pins
- Tide pens
- Extra cups
- Plates
- Plastic utensils
- Eyeliner
- Face powder
- Bandaids
- Air freshener
- Coffee
- Candy
- Sweater
- Mints
- Chapstick
- Baby wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Paper towels
- Clorox wipes
- Vaseline
- Cotton swabs
- Lint roller
- Hairspray
- Extra cash/coins
- Hair ties
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Bottled water
- Packing tape
- Thank You cards
- Eye glass repair kit
- Reusable bag
- Poncho
- Sunblock
- Toothpicks
- Bobby pins
- Dry shampoo
- Tums
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sugar
- Cold/Allergy relief tablet
- Icy hot patches
- Extra phone charger
- Sunglasses
- Small mirror
- Cough drops
- Nail clippers
- Dental floss/flossers
- Immodium
- Nail file
- Envelopes
- Screw drivers (flat head and Phillips head)
- Command strips
- Batteries
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Tape measure
- Tissues
- Allen wrench
- Contact solution
- Extra pair of eye glasses
- Dish detergent
- Vapor rub
- Tweezers
- Mouthwash
- Hammer
- Pliers
- Protein bars
- Extra laptop charger
- Garbarge bags
- Flashlight
- Duct tape
- Chocolate
- Rainboots
- Benadryl spray
- Excedrin migraine
- Mole skin (to cover blisters)
- Extra socks
- Brush or comb
- Hot cocoa
- Tea bags
- Goo Gone
- Binder clips
- Lip gloss
- Charging brick
- Spare car keys
- Twist ties
- Extra earbuds
While having a mini-fridge and a Keurig in your classroom are also ideal, there are many schools that don’t allow them. Always check with your admin before bringing things in for your room and always, always make sure that any medications are locked securely away from your students.
What’s on your list of must-have things to keep in your classroom? Share them with us! We’d love to know what makes your life easier!
