Amazon Teacher Wishlist: 30 Top Picks for New Teachers! 

You’re about to create your very own Amazon teacher wishlist, but you aren’t quite sure what to put on it. 🤔

🎉Let’s talk about 30 amazing teacher tools / items that could come in handy in your new classroom! 

If you’re not sure how to actually create your own Amazon teacher wishlist, this blog post walks you through the steps. 

While these are not essential by any means, they might help you think through some “uncommon” items you might want to have on hand! 

I’ve organized these 30 items into some broader categories to help the list not feel quite as overwhelming and so you can jump to the sections you need! 

(This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. This means that Amazon sends me a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through one of these links.) 

Top Picks for All Things Whiteboard 📌

Here are some things to add to your Amazon teacher wishlist that will help you use the space well, spruce it up (if you want to), and get creative with storage! 🤩

1. Expo Markers 

Expo markers are the BEST brand of dry-erase marker that exists. 

Trust me, if you go with an off-brand, you will find yourself buying more ALL the time because the ink will run dry or the color won’t be as bold as you want.

2. Magnetic Dry-Erase Holders 

Some whiteboards won’t have that metal strip to store markers on. 

And sometimes, it’s just nicer to have a holder like this to keep all your markers and erasers together and a little more organized! 🙌

3. Magnetic Spice Racks 

I know magnetic spice racks sound like they belong in the kitchen, but check out how cute this setup is! 😯

@Craftingintheclassroom used the magnetic spice racks to display read-aloud books at the front of the classroom for all of the students to see! 

4. Magnetic Curtain Rod 

A magnetic curtain rod might sound weird too, BUT it is a GREAT way to display a flip calendar and be able to flip through the dates! 

If you want to learn more about what flip calendars are and how easy they are to set up, check out this blog post! 

5. Black & White Polka Dot Border 

While this cute border isn’t just for the whiteboard, sometimes putting some border around the whiteboard is an easy way to spruce up the front of your classroom. 😍

When putting it around my whiteboard, I use magnetic tape to keep the setup and take-down process nice and easy. 

You can also put this border around other bulletin boards, or just use it to create a frame on a wall and make your own “bulletin board” for another display.

6. Small Whiteboards with Erasers 

Pass these out to your students for a quick check to see how your students are doing at learning a concept, or make math practice more fun by digging them out! 

Trust me, pulling out the whiteboards is always a cause for celebration.

7. Dry Erase Easel 

Wanting to teach a concept in a specific area of your classroom? This easel is a great thing to use during small groups, or for students to have a larger space to brainstorm ideas or practice their learning! 

Top Picks for Hanging Things Around Your Classroom 🔨

Here are some of my favorite tools to use to put things up & around your classroom! 

8. Magnetic Tape 

✨This stuff is magic. ✨

If you have magnetic whiteboards and want to put a border around your whiteboards or hang visual schedule cards on your whiteboard or really anything else, get yourself some of this magnetic tape! 

One side is sticky and the other side is magnetic! It is super easy to use, has a strong hold, and lasts for quite some time. 😊

9. Velcro Dots 

Velcro dots are probably my favorite way to create a display with pieces I want to be able to change easily. 

Things like job displays, weather cards, and even an entire calendar set if I don’t have a pocket chart!

You’ll always find another way you can use these Velcro dots in your classroom! 

10. Command Strips or Hooks 

Command strips are a great option for things like hanging posters or bathroom passes or other odds and ends around the classroom. 

11. Calendar Pocket Chart 

If you are looking for an easy way to display your calendar, I would suggest using this calendar chart. 

I would use Command strips or hooks to hang this pocket chart on the wall or bulletin board! 

And, as a bonus, all of my calendar displays are created to fit inside this pocket chart! 

Top Picks for Staying Organized 🗂️

Organization tips for teachers is one of my favorite things to talk about, so don’t worry, I have some EXCELLENT ideas for things to add to that Amazon teacher wishlist of yours! 

12. Teacher Toolbox 

Keep all of your small supplies organized with this teacher toolbox. I found mine from Amazon (pictured above) and it came black but I spray painted mine blue!

Add some labels to make it even more organized.

13. 10-Drawer Cart 

10 Drawer Carts are something that can transform your classroom and help you keep papers, files, and more in one spot (so they don’t end up taking over your desk!). 😊

14. Sterilite 3-Drawer Containers 

The size of these drawers is great because they can fit small things or much larger items. The organizational options are endless!

Top Picks for Creating & Decorating 🎨

Decorating your classroom often involves lots of paper, cutting, and laminating. Here are some items I use ALL the time for my classroom decor. 

15. HP Printer 

Meet my trusted friend who prints out ALL of my classroom decor.

This printer is amazing and I highly suggest grabbing this one if you are planning on printing a lot of classroom decor or other high-color items. 

16. Cardstock Paper 

When I am printing a lot of classroom decor items, I end up using a lot of cardstock so the items will last longer and be a little sturdier around my students.

This is the brand of cardstock I use! 

17. Bright Printer Paper 

The color options in this set of paper are so bright and cheerful!

18. Scotch Thermal Laminator 

If you are planning on laminating a lot of the items, documents, or pieces that will go into your classroom, this is the laminator I use! 

I love laminating items that students will be touching a lot to make them more durable. Or, if I am planning on using items year after year, they will be laminated so they can last longer and still look nice!

19. Lamination Sheets 

You cannot have a laminator without some lamination sheets!

These are the ones I use and I love how they look after they are run through the laminator and the sturdiness they provide for my classroom decor items. 

20. Hot Glue Gun

You never know when a hot glue gun might come in handy in your classroom! They are the perfect tool for different crafts or creative activities. 

21. Hole Punch

As you create bulletin boards, assemble flip calendars, or get other things ready for your classroom, a single-hole punch is a good thing to have on hand. 

22. Staple Remover 

If you are planning on using staples to put up bulletin board displays, you need these. 

They make the take down process SO much easier (and will save your fingernails, pens, and other flat objects)! 

Top Picks for Items for Students 💫

Let’s get into some other things your students will probably use on a pretty regular basis. 

23. Pencils 

Everything claims to be the “World’s Best”, but these pencils actually are! 👏

If you are looking for a brand of pencils to last longer than a week, check these out.  

24. Pencil Sharpener 

This brand of pencil sharpeners won’t die on you. 👍

25. Scissors 

These are great scissors to have on hand in the classroom that have the safety tip and a cover to keep the little hands safe! 

26. Glue Sticks 

Always a good thing to have some glue sticks around your classroom for different crafts or glueing handouts or worksheets into a notebook. 

27. Stickers  

Stickers are a great little reward / incentive! Kids go CRAZY for them!

Top Picks for Classroom Odds and Ends 📎

To complete the list of items that are great to put on an Amazon teacher wishlist, here are some things that don’t fall into any other categories, but are great ideas!  

28. Sticky Anchor Chart Paper 

This giant sticky notepad is a lifesaver…and make sure you get the sticky one. 

It makes creating anchor charts or other displays for the class SO easy! 

Write on it, pull it off, stick it to the wall, and you’re done! 

29. Dry-Erase Pockets 

Use dry erase pockets as an easy way for students to practice things in small groups without needing to make a bajillion copies. 

Place important papers in them to keep them safe, but make them accessible to your students. Schedules, class lists, QR codes for students to scan, really anything! 

30. Carpet Spots 

Carpet spots are a must-have if you like to help your elementary students be a little more organized. 

For example, these spots can help students know where

➡️ Carpet time spots are if you don’t have a rug 

➡️ To stand when they need to line up

➡️ Desk legs should be  

➡️ To stand to help them spread out and create space in the classroom 

They simply attach themselves to the carpet, so they won’t slide around.

There you have it, 30 ideas to start filling your Amazon teacher wishlist with! 🎉

Once you’ve created your wishlist, I recommend sharing it on all your social media accounts so friends and family can see and donate or share too! 

If the process of physically setting up your classroom is feeling daunting, check out the 5 things I wish I had known before setting up my first classroom. I would love for you to learn from my mistakes!