My students are all uniquely brilliant, 13 and 14 year olds on Chicago's southside who are at a pivotal time in their lives and academic careers. As 8th grade students, they are tasked with completing rigorous curriculum in core subjects while also navigating selective enrollment testing, high school applications, and the ever elusive task of being a teenager. The silver lining of it all is that they possess the grit and determination needed to do it this. All they need is a classroom environment that will help guide them during this challenging yet rewarding year.
My Project
As a new teacher, the idea of starting my classroom was a daunting task. I knew from my year of training in a similar classroom that there are essential certain items that I definitely needed this year. For instance, a globe would help my students see where they are in relation to every place they'd read about in our central texts. The highlighters and sticky notes would help them annotate complex texts and analyze them completely. And things like mailboxes would be perfect for classroom jobs, creating shared responsibility among us all.
All of these supplies and more are included in my list because they're vital pieces that will work towards a classroom community that functions effectively for everyone involved--myself and the students.
Included in this list are a variety of basic supplies like pens, notebooks, binder, and more that the student will receive on the first day of school. This lifts a huge burden off of the families and sets students up for success on day one. Along with these items is a request for dictionaries/thesauruses for students to have a resource available just for them throughout the entire class period. Also included in the list are items that will make the classroom feel more welcoming like chairs for when they split into small groups and are working with me on individualized work as well as curtains, first aid kits, and more.
To some, these supplies may seem trivial even. But for my students, they will set them up for a great start to this very important 8th grade year.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
SmartGuard 3-Year Furniture Protection Plan ($0-$50)
• Amazon Business
$9.58
5
$47.90
TOPS 1-Subject Spiral Notebooks, College Rule, 10.5 x 8 Inches, 70 Sheets/Book, 6-Pack (65007)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
5
$42.45
Pacon Classroom Keepers 30-Slot Mailbox, Blue (001318)
• Amazon Business
$35.44
1
$35.44
Pacon Classroom Keepers 30-Slot Mailbox, Blue (001318)
• Amazon Business
$34.70
1
$34.70
Staples Copy Paper 8-1/2" x 11", Case
• Staples Advantage
$33.28
1
$33.28
Edu-Toys EDU36899A Desktop Political Globe, 11-Inch
• Amazon Business
$30.72
1
$30.72
TOPS Standard Easel Pads, 3-Hole Punched, 27 x 34 Inch, Plain White, 50 Sheets/Pad, Carton of 2 Pads (7903)
• Amazon Business
$29.70
1
$29.70
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 in x 3 in, Rio de Janeiro Collection, 24 Pads, 70 Sheets/Pad, Cabinet Pack (654-24SSAU-CP)
• Amazon Business
$20.00
1
$20.00
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036)
• Amazon Business
Ikea 101.398.79 NOT Floor Uplight Lamp, 69-Inch, Black/White
• Amazon Business
$19.22
1
$19.22
Modway Miniature Casper Novelty Chair in Clear
• Amazon Business
$3.49
5
$17.45
Best Highlighters (Extra Large 50 Pack) 2 Styles (Large Barrel & Pen Size) in 5 Different Colors in Yellow, Green, Orange, Blue, and Pink - Perfect for Bible Study, Classroom, Students, and Teachers!
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Rubbermaid Regeneration Plastic Letter Tray 6 Pack (86028)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
School Smart Medium Weight Write-On Transparency Film - 8 1/2 x 11 - Pack of 100
• Amazon Business
$14.66
1
$14.66
Electric Pencil Sharpener, USB or Battery Operated Dual Hole Automatic Pencil Cutter for 6-8mm and 9-12mm Pencils, NO. 2 and Colored Pencils, Ideal for Home School and Office
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Georgia-Pacific Spectrum Standard 92 Multipurpose Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 1 box of 3 packs (1500 Sheets) (998606)
• Amazon Business
$13.67
1
$13.67
Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Compact, Low Force, 40 Sheets Capacity, Black / Silver (S7087842)
• Amazon Business
$13.05
1
$13.05
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright (92060)
• Amazon Business
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