Classroom Essentials

4 years & up. Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy. These two message makers enable adults and children to record short messages to be used in a variety of settings, both at home and at school. The buttons can be used to record instructions, which can be used to give guidance during independent or group activities in learning centers or stations where students rotate through different tasks. The Message Makers can also be used for non-verbal or special needs students… More »

3 years and up. Keep time in a captivating way with this Rainbow Visual Timer. Perfect for playtime or center time, this timer uses the colors of the rainbow to make children aware of how long they have left to do something or be somewhere. This recognition of time will help children emotionally prepare for transitions, and the vivid colors will have a calming, cheering effect. The rainbow can light up or go dim, and the timer can go up or down.

3 years & up. Pencils are the foundation of self-expression and new ideas. When new ideas are continuously created, they make our community a better place to live in. With the Ticonderoga® TriWrite #2 Pencil Set, children can draw their vision of the world! These pencils are also great for answering homework assignment questions, creating crafty projects, recording scores during an exciting game, and so much more.These pencils are shaped for the purpose of comfort. Also includes a latex… More »

3 years & up. Give dry-erase boards some new creative partners with these dry-erase markers from Crayola®. Including fun colors like Expresso Yourself and Back to the Fuchsia, this set of markers adds a unique twist to dry-erase art and activities. Don't worry though: the markers will still enable children to develop writing skills and create masterpieces, just with a little bit more flair!

3 years & up. Keep up with the time using this brightly colored Large Minute Sand Timer for Classroom Activities Indoors and Outdoors. This classic hourglass timer is the perfect tool to help children visualize time. Use this exciting timer for science experiments, time management, and other timed games. This sand timer is time-tested and made of durable plastic. Timer comes with matching colored sand inside of a glass hourglass. Available separately or purchase the whole set of 4. Measures 3.25"L x 6.375"W.

3 years & up. Reward children for behaving well and watch the good habits multiply! Open the fabric-hinged boards to reveal a dry-erase behavior chart on one board and a second board which keeps all the magnets close at hand. Chart has spaces for each day of the week and includes magnets with behaviors (Clean Room, Set Table, No Teasing), rewards (Well Done!, Excellent!, You're a Winner!), and two blank magnets for creating your own personal goals. A sturdy cord is attached for hanging. 89 pieces.… More »

3 years & up. Dual-functioning board is dry-erase and magnetic for multiple activities. Measures 9" x 12". Letter magnets are not included.

Move while you work quietly and make learning and working fun! These safe, 100% latex free bands were developed by an educator. Bouncy bands increase time on task; help high-energy workers fidget without distracting others; reduce students falling from leaning back in chairs; and discreetly soothes student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. Available for desks and chairs!

Move while you work quietly and make learning and working fun! These safe, 100% latex free bands were developed by an educator. Bouncy bands increase time on task; help high-energy workers fidget without distracting others; reduce students falling from leaning back in chairs; and discreetly soothes student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. Available for desks and chairs! Bouncy Bands® stretch to fit chairs that have a distance from 13 - 17" between the chair legs. When students sit… More »

You will find 100's of uses for this combo pack of 30 clips and 6 stick of wax. The unique adhesive sticks to any surface and can be removed and reused again and again without damage to surfaces.

3 years & up. Make math fun and interactive with the Foam Number Dice set! These soft, durable foam dice are perfect for young learners developing number recognition, counting, and basic math skills. Each die features easy-to-read numbers. Whether used for number games, addition and subtraction practice, or group activities, these versatile dice provide endless opportunities for hands-on learning. Foam dice and are 2" square. Set of 2 dice, numbered 1 - 6.

3 years & up. Sharpen writing skills with this Chart Tablet. The 1.5" ruled lines on every page of this tablet give children plenty of space to practice their letters and numbers. The tablet also enables educators to take an active role in this practice by writing letters on the top line and having children either trace them or copy them on the next line. No matter how educators or children use it, this tablet will help improve children's writing skills. Measures 24"L x 16"W.

Grades 1 & up. Spark brainstorming and imagination with these writing prompt cubes. Students can use cubes in both creative storytelling and nonfiction writing activities. With different writing prompts on each side (36 prompts total), foam cubes offer a variety of ideas for individual or group writing projects. Cubes wipe clean and are quiet when rolled--perfect for centers. Activity guide included. Cubes measure 1.625".

3 years & up. These colorful, child-sized pointers are great for focusing attention and keeping students engaged in read-aloud or independent activities. Use for "reading the room", chart reading, or shared reading "big book" activities. Set includes three 15" pointers.

Record daily reading minutes at the touch of a button. Features programmable countdown timer with alarm, cumulative timer of multi-session reading, digital clock and more. Battery is replaceable. Color may vary.

Grades K - 4. Sturdy metal magnetic board stands up or lays flat. Magnetic pieces adhere firmly to the board (not included). Can be used as a write and wipe board. Magnetic surface measures 12"x12".

8 - 11 years. This award-winning book contains over 13,000 main entries and more than 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings. 26-page appendix including separate thesaurus, phonics and spelling, measurement, and geography sections.

Stay mess free during craft time and protect your kids from all things germy with these Multipurpose Glovies. Perfect for keeping little hands clean. Included: 100 Disposable, non-biodegradable transparent Glovies with an embossed surface for better grip (100 Glovies make up 50 pairs of gloves). Size: 7" x 9".

101 Tips for creating collaborative relationships between after-school programs and school leaders. Despite the day-to-day accomplishments that can be enjoyed by after-school program directors and staff members, there often can be an equal number of challenges. One key to clearing these daily hurdles is by building bridges between your after-school program leader and the school principal. Author Paul Young provides suggestions in 10 areas, including tips that enhance student learning, tips that… More »

Grades K - 3. Teach counting, sorting, place value, and grouping with this heavy-duty chart. Includes a set of 20 double-sided number cards, 3 double-sided title cards, 200 blue plastic counting straws, pockets to store everything, and an activity guide. Measures 13"W x 18"H.

3 years & up. Provide a platform for learning and creativity with Write-On Wipe-Off Blocks. These cube-shaped blocks have a dry-erase board on each side (6 boards altogether) where children can write, draw, or do anything else they can imagine. Teachers can also use them for educational purposes such as letter and number practice. Every block has manifold possibilities! Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3".

3 years & up. Set of 12 felt erasers. Works with dry erase and chalk.