What kinds of things do 1st Grade Teachers spend their own money on for their classroom?

***besides pencils, markers, crayons, glue (the kids all buy these themselves)

I was thinking about stuff like stickers, ....???? I'm not sure what else. I'm looking to make a little gift basket of things she could use in her classroom.

What kinds of things do 1st Grade Teachers spend their own money on for their classroom?
Great Question! This idea is better than any apple mug! I teach k-5... and the things I have to buy the most are...



* Pencils, gluesticks (they disappear, run out faster than families think)

* stickers

* dry erase makers (if they have a white board in their room)

* Sharpies

* Kleenex

* small ziploc bags

* hand sanitizer

* "prizes" for bingo and/or other games (i.e. small erasers)



I know these seem very "practical" and not fun... but that's where I spend a lot of money.



I'm sure she'll love it.
Reply:Construction paper, kid-friendly scissors (kids lose them), pipe cleaner twisties (about 10" long) and related things like that.
Reply:I would get coloring books and let the students pick theirs, maybe some reading material, puzzles... I am going to school to be a 1st grade teacher. So excited to start but it takes forever just to get an associates
Reply:i think a basket filled with arts and craft supplies would be nice. those foamy things, glue, colored tissue squares, popsicle sticks, glue dots, water color paints, and an apron.
Reply:books, little dollar store gifts to put in the "treasure box", different stamps for the kids work,
Reply:ruler, decorations, games, like bingo, mats
Reply:Stickers and stamps

Kids music CDs

Board games and toys

A bell

Reading books

Books of worksheets (make sure they're the ones that allow copying for educational purposes)

Some charts or posters for the walls



Actually, when you think about it, most of the stuff your teachers have/had in the classroom was bought out of their own pockets. The only things the school I work for provides are the desks and stationery.
Reply:Some candy??

Kids love candies, games or board games, stickers (like you said), and....glow sticks??

ahaha
Reply:educational posters, props





cheers!