The Best Products For Teachers at Target
Teachers, Target Has Everything You Need For Back to School Season
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Yes, it's almost time for back to school season, and no, we can't believe it either. If you're a teacher, or know someone who is, now's a great time to stock up on necessary supplies. We turn to Target for practically everything, including, of course, school supplies. If you're getting ready to go back to the classroom, you need these 14 essentials in your life.
From the nostalgic scented markers everyone is obsessed with to smart storage solutions, there's plenty of things on your checklist, and a few that should be. Plus, with so many kids being back to in person learning this fall, getting back to the physical classroom is all the more exciting. Keep on reading to shop our selects!
Essential Storage: Bullseye's Playground Plastic Bins
Every teacher knows that smart storage is key. These Bullseye's Playground Plastic Bins ($24) can help you colour code all your essentials.
Writing Utensils: Universal 12pk #2 Woodcase Pencil
These Universal 12pk #2 Woodcase Pencils ($1) are classroom essentials. They're also affordable, so stock up for the school year!
Lined Paper: 175 Sheet College Ruled Filler Paper
This 175 Sheet College Ruled Filler Paper ($1) is a classroom essential. You can never have enough.
Cleaning Solutions: Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
We are still in a pandemic, and plus, kids spill things. Having these Lysol Disinfecting Wipes ($5) on hand is an easy and essential cleaning solution.
A Smart Solution: Bullseye's Playground Dry Erase Pockets
If you're short on paper or want to reuse, these Bullseye's Playground Dry Erase Pockets ($10) are brilliant. Slip them over a piece of paper, and the kids can write on the dry erase pockets. They'll know they can correct their mistakes if something goes awry, and you can reuse the papers!
A Colourful Calendar: Dowling Magnets Giant Magnetic Calendar Set
It feels like calendars are a classroom requirement. This Dowling Magnets Giant Magnetic Calendar Set ($24) is vibrant and stands out.
Cool Chalk: U Brands Chalkboard Coloured Pencils
Chalkboards are still cool, but chalk, not so much. These U Brands Chalkboard Coloured Pencils ($4) allow you to write on a chalkboard without getting chalk all over your hands.
A Handwashing Helper: Learning Resources 20-Second Handwashing Timer
Handwashing is a critical skill to teach kids. This Learning Resources 20-Second Handwashing Timer ($8, originally $10) will help them learn how long to lather up.
Conversation Starters: Learning Resources Let's Talk Cubes
This Learning Resources Let's Talk Cubes ($8, originally $10) is a fun way to gameify opening up and talking about themselves. It's a great trick to have up a teacher's sleeve.
Supply Carriers: Bullseye's Playground Supply Caddy
This Bullseye's Playground Supply Caddy ($18) is so smart. You can separate markers, pens, and pencils, or really anything you need stored.
Nostalgic Favourites: Mr. Sketch Scented Markers
If you put these Mr. Sketch Scented Markers ($13) out, everyone will be obsessed. Our favourite is the red marker!
Useful Folders: Two Pocket Plastic Folder with Prongs
If your kids need folders, these Two Pocket Plastic Folder with Prongs ($1) are great storage solutions. Plus, they're affordable!
An Affordable Notebook: College Ruled 1 Subject Flexible Paperboard Cover Spiral Notebook
Can a classroom even exist without a notebook? We think not. This College Ruled 1 Subject Flexible Paperboard Cover Spiral Notebook ($1) is a good affordable option.
Classroom Decoration: Lined Coloured Sentence Strips for Classroom (100 Count)
There are so many of these Lined Coloured Sentence Strips for Classroom (100 Count) ($18, originally $25) that come in a pack, there's no shortage of design ideas. We'd put these all over our classroom, and fill them with helpful ideas and great quotes.
