How to Create a Classroom Supplies Checklist
An organized classroom is one in which supplies are available and within reach. Composing a supply checklist is beneficial because it provides a way for the teacher to know quickly what is needed as well as what should be replenished. Without a supply list, a teacher will inevitably run out of a necessary material but won't realize it until they are reaching for it. These steps will ensure that you have the necessary supplies for your classroom.
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Get organized. Survey your classroom and make notes on the supplies that are running low and need to be replenished for the following year.
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Decide what is essential. If you are a veteran teacher, you will already know what is really needed in your room and what is unnecessary. For example, everyone can use pencils and erasers. Rulers or protractors will not be useful if your math program does not teach concepts that require these items. If you are a new teacher, consult those who have been teaching awhile. They will be your best resource.
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Be specific. If you want red and green plastic folders, ask for them specifically. Teachers have rooms full of unwanted and unused supplies because they asked for things in general terms, such as "folders" instead of "folders with fasteners and pockets." Most parents are very cooperative about getting what is on the list, so let them know.
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Include options. Don't be a brand name snob. You may prefer Crayola crayons, but there are other lower-priced brands. In these tough economic times, don't sweat the small things. This is especially true if you teach in areas where most of the students are from poverty level households.
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Edit. Keep your list short. Once you have determined what items you would like to have, narrow this down to what you need. If that list is not long, then add a few extras that you would like to have, but may not be absolutely essential. Some of these might include markers or extra copy paper for art classes.
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