Introducing Our Teacher Tools Top Picks

We are so excited to announce our Teacher Tools Top Picks posts. We hope you'll return often to take a peek at the latest fantastic teacher tools we've discovered. Maybe you have a fabulous teacher tool you just have to tell everyone about. If so, leave a comment and let us know all about it and where we can get one too!

Tired of writing your seating chart over and over again. Need to move students on a regular basis but can't stand creating a brand new chart every time.

We have found just the thing. Take a look at this magnetic seating chart. It comes with magnetic pieces that can be written on and moved occasionally to create a brand new seating arrangement. The great thing about this chart is that its a time saver. Changing your seating arrangement is simple, convenient and quick. We found this chart at reallygoodstuff.com. One of our favorite online teacher stores by the way.

What's your favorite teacher tool?

Loose Worksheet Paper Dilemma

Swimming in loose worksheets? Teaching your child at home and don't know what to do about the "loose worksheet paper dilemma"? We have a super easy tip just for you.

Workbooks are inevitable in education. They are incredibly helpful when practicing concepts learned throughout the school year, yet their tiny perforations guarantee the sheets will eventually end up missing in action. Maybe your the kind of educator that likes to keep the worksheets for review or simply to look back on and see where your little scholar needs some extra help.

If keeping worksheets is your cup of tea then we have the perfect solution for you.

For a small cost your local office supply store can take your perforated worksheet book and spiral bind it! Its awesome! Students can easily fold the workbook back and complete each page. The best part, the workbook is completely in tact. As a teacher you can easily look back on previous pages and see where your little scholar needs to review. Some workbooks even have valuable instruction written on the work pages. These pages are valuable when reviewing for an up coming test.

Its best to start with a new workbook, but as long as you have a good portion of the original workbook still bound, making it spiral bound shouldn't be a problem. Office supply stores accommodate for the size of the workbook and offer several different spiral sizes.

The Winner is....

We are proud to announce the winner of our first giveaway is...

Danielle M.

Thanks, Danielle for leaving a comment and telling us about your awesome find at the dollar store. What a great idea using the plastic magnetic locker caddies you found to organize your white board markers.

Danielle, email us at theteachersblog@gmail.com with your address and we will send your goodies out right away!

Keep checking back! Our next giveaway is right around the corner!

Want to be a WINNER?

Tomorrow is the big day! Here at Recess for teachers we will have a Big Winner! If you haven't entered yet just scroll down two posts and read more about our first giveaway! Hurry, the winner will be picked tomorrow!

If you can't resist a 75% OFF Sale....

If your like most teachers you probably have a few Carson-Dellosa products being used in your classroom right now! Love a good sale? Your in luck, right now if you go to their website Carson- Dellosa is having a 75% off sale. http://www.carsondellosa.com/ From now until November 9th they have marked down over 300 products. You just have to check this out!

Great Classroom Finds and Our First GIVEAWAY!!!!

****Updated***** This Giveaway is over, but check back for more giveaways in the near future! 10/27/09

What can a teacher get for $5 ? These days the answer seems to be not much! What is a teacher to do? Our profession is a noble one, but it can get pricey! Especially pricey if you can't resist every new border and visual you see on the market. Not to mention the adorable note pads and stickers for each season. Things can easily start to add up. Don't be dismayed there is good news for teachers everywhere.

The dollar store has a special section dedicated to teachers and the items available are fabulous! If you have been before and think you have seen everything they have to offer, You MUST go back!!!! Take a peek at what we found.

Write On/ Wipe Off Subtraction Cards

The cards are laminated and come with a dry erase marker. Perfect for a math center area or to use as valuable practice for students needing some extra help.

Educational Spinners

Each pack comes with four blank spinners. The possibilities are limitless. Write nouns on the spaces provided and have students spin to create sentences. Write math equations on the blank spaces to sharpen math skills. Use blank spaces to write special treats or rewards and let students take a spin.

Time lines

The American Revolution, Career Choices and the Parts of Government are clearly defined on these concise time lines. Even if your not studying these subjects currently, for a dollar these are worth purchasing and saving for later.

Wall Banner

The particular banner we found would be great as a welcome banner for the beginning of the year or if you want to have a pond theme in your classroom for Spring.

At a dollar each a teacher really can afford to splurge. The key to remember is to visit the store periodically and try different locations. Items may change and you never know what you might find.

Ready for a GIVEAWAY?

Did you like these items? They can all be yours! All you have to do is leave a comment and tell us about your best find as a teacher at the dollar store. Don't have a fabulous find, No problem! Just leave your name in the comment section and you'll be entered in the giveaway. We will pick and announce our winner on Oct. 27th. (Please only one comment per person.) Comments are moderated so there may be a lapse in time from when you enter your comment and when its posted.

Can't wait to hear from each of you!

A bottle of lotion and a coffee mug

If you have taught for any length of time you have probably experienced the joy of receiving gifts from your class. Grateful parents and often times adoring students show their gratitude for your time and sacrifice by purchasing you special items. More than likely a few of those items will bear that unmistakable logo for all teachers, the glossy red apple!

You have also probably been given enough body lotion to stay moisturize for several years to come. Maybe you have enough coffee mugs to start your own neighborhood coffee shop! Ready for something new? Well, we've found several really cute, really awesome gift ideas for teachers. Get ready to start a wish list because these ideas are incredible!

Take a peek at this Orange Damask Clipboard by Margot Madison. You'll not only be prepared and organized, but super stylish with this classy clipboard. The great thing about this clipboard is that you can get it personalized. http://www.margotmadison.etsy.com/

That's not the only clipboard that may tickle your fancy. Check these super "Kute" clipboards by Kuteklipboardsbyamy out!

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What better way to spice up lunch than to have a sassy lunch sack. This fully insulated lunch tote by Naturallyfelt is machine washable and oh so fashionable. http://www.naturallyfelt.etsy.com/


Can't get enough apples? Then this necklace will definitely tickle your fancy. Its a delicate sterling silver apple necklace by Kathryn Riechert of Les Petites Collections. So cute! http://www.kathrynriechert.etsy.com/

Do you like what you see? Let your Room Mom know you've found some great gift ideas. If all else fails you can always click on the links to go get these finds yourself.