When a first year teacher starts in their own classroom they are in need of a few items. Schools will provide most of the basic but their are a few items that would be great to give a first year teacher. Most items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree! LIST 1) Hand Sanitizer (with a pump) 2) Bandages 3) Feminine Products (Female teachers only) 4) Cloth Rag/Wascloth 5) Glass Cleaner 6) Plastic Ziplock Bags (Quart Size) 7) Plastic Utensils 8) Storage Box These are only suggestions but I think this would be a great first day on the job gift! Put some pretty ribbon around the box and you have a meaningful gift that is useful and practical. And remember, all items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree or on sale! PURPOSE OF EACH ITEM
1) Hand Sanitizer -- students use, it lasts throughout the entire school year, and it cuts the number of trips to restroom if their hands feel dirty from an activity in a previous class 2) Bandages -- students will want to go to the nurse for no reason other than to leave class for a little bit, if you have bandages in your room, you cut the number of visits to the nurse in HALF. 3) Feminine Products (for female teachers only) -- it does come up and it is good to have a supply on hand. This also cuts down on trips to the nurse. I do realize that the previous 3 items are to keep students in class but it very important that they remain in your classroom and these are items that eliminate the excuses to leave! 4) Cloth Rag -- the erasers for whiteboards are awful! A rag cleans the boards better and keeps them looking their best! 5) Class Cleaner -- get for $1 at the Dollar Tree, name brand is not needed! When you need to make your whiteboard shine or clean overhead transparencies, this item works wonders! When mine gets half done, I fill it with water to make it last the entire year. 6) Plastic Ziplock Bags -- the quart size is perfect for putting pieces of games in. They are clear and easy to see what it contains and easy to write on! Brand is not important. 7) Box of Plastic Utensils -- when you bring your lunch to work you are bound to forget utensils at some point. The cafeteria is always far away so having these on hand make it a little easier! 8) Storage Box -- it always nice to have organizational items in your classroom. This also serves as a great gift box to put all of the other lovely items you purchased above! These are only suggestions but I think this would be a great first day on the job gift! Put some pretty ribbon around the box and you have a meaningful gift that is useful and practical. And remember, all items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree or on sale!
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9/26/2012 06:30:56 am
Thanks for taking the time to put together this list. At the start of each school year, I never know what is appropriate to bring to teachers. Some years, I've brought fresh cut flowers, but this would be a really good and useful addition. Inexpensive, too!
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