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Kirsten Hammond shares her top 10 must-have teacher supplies for the upper elementary classroom, offering practical tips for organization and engagement in teaching.

Quick note: This episode is a repost, but it’s perfect to revisit as you start thinking about back-to-school prep, classroom setup and the supplies that actually make teaching easier. Are you ready to refresh your teacher supply list? In this episode, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite teacher supplies for the upper elementary classroom. These are simple, practical items that can help you stay organized, keep students engaged and make your lessons run more smoothly throughout the year. Whether you are a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro, this episode will give you ideas to add to your back-to-school shopping list. I’ll also share tips for using these supplies during social studies lessons, plus ways they can work across other subjects too. You’ll walk away with practical recommendations, easy classroom ideas and a few supply favorites that can make your teaching life just a little bit easier. And while you’re planning for the new school year, don’t forget to check out my free professional development podcast series on building classroom community. It’s a great next step if you want simple ideas for creating a positive classroom environment from the very beginning of the year. In…

People in this episode

Host: Kirsten Hammond

Topics covered

• teacher supplies
• upper elementary classroom
• back-to-school prep
• classroom organization
• social studies

Keywords

• teacher supplies
• upper elementary
• classroom setup
• back-to-school
• social studies
• classroom organization
• teaching tips

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Organizations: The Southern Teach LLC

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