Do you know what made me become a frequent Dollar Tree shopper? It was when I became a classroom teacher! I needed to get my room ready for my first year of full time teaching and I didn't have much to go on for a budget. Stocking up on book bins, office supplies, and classroom decor all for $1 was my golden ticket.
If you've got a list of items you need to keep your classroom running smoothly, chances are you'll find many of the items at The Dollar Tree. I did a little shopping there a few days ago and I stumbled upon SO many fabulous goodies for teachers I knew I needed to write an ENTIRE blog post about them. So, here I am! Keep in mind that some of these items are seasonal but a majority of the items are offered all year long!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.1. Storage Bins & Baskets Galore!
The Dollar Tree always has loads of bright colors, shapes, and sizes to choose from! I love using these bins and baskets for organizing and storing all my classroom supplies!!
These locker bins are my FAVORITE!! I use them for organizing community supplies like glue sticks, dry erase markers, pencils, highlighters, etc. I also love them for storing books in my classroom library. I added these library pockets from the Target Dollar Spot so I can easily label everything!
2. Snap Storage Cases
These small, kid-friendly snap cases are PERFECT for storing sight words, flash cards, dice, and any other small game pieces you might need for centers or stations.
I like to use them for storing my Emoji Sight Words and Fry Phrases.
3. Pom Poms
I've always loved buying these PomPoms from The Dollar Tree! They have large sized poms (two in a pack) or small garlands. I use these to decorate bulletin boards and they're super cute for hanging over your student tables! You can also easily make your own with tissue paper.
4. Flash Cards
I always stock up on flash cards for easy to assemble centers. I've seen phonics flashcards there too! Bonus points if you find these durable little pencil pouches that are perfect for storing them all year long.
5. Birthday Banners
I swear, they get cuter EVERY year!
6. Book Bins and Table Caddies
Can teachers ever have enough of these?! Sadly I never score a large amount of these or all the colors I need or want. BUT, Dollar Tree has them available for purchase online! YAY
7. File Folders
Colorful file folders for the WIN! Plus, are you looking at this GORGEOUS floral design?!?! I couldn't pass them up!!!
8. Portfolio Folders
THESE ARE MY FAVORITE!!! Sorry, didn't mean to yell at you. But seriously... How awesome are these?! Store small parts in the zip front and use the interior for papers. These are SO fun for centers. You can order them in bulk here.
9. Dry Erase Pockets
Also great for centers or stations, these dry erase pockets are great for saving you on copies!! Just slip your practice page or worksheet inside and leave some dry erase markers for your students to use! Quick and easy!! Also perfect for practicing handwriting!
10. Multipurpose Learning Resources
I have bought these blank foam dice for years! They are so versatile! I love them for math and phonics. I just write on them with a permanent marker. I use the large dry erase blocks for small group with the teacher! And the jumbo tongs are perfect for fine motor practice!!
11. Motivational Tools for Students
I call these motivational because truly they are! My students LOVE when they get to use their clipboards! The dry erase paddles up the ante at my guided reading table and the magnifying glass suddenly makes word work fun!! Thanks Dollar Tree :)
12. Mini Celebration Signs
How adorable are these little signs that celebrate student success! Perfect for a VIP table or just placed on individual student desks!! Such a fun way to acknowledge a student's hard work! And I love the neon colors!!
13. Erasers
These erasers JUMPED out at me! Look at Dollar Tree stepping up their eraser game!!
14. Treasure Chest Goodies
If you like to keep a treasure chest in your classroom to reward student behaviors, The Dollar Tree always has fun items you can use to stock it. Parent donations also help :)
15. Sticky Notes
Grab some cute sticky notes in various sizes! I love the little icon images and mini flags!!
16. Craft Supplies
If your students are completing a special craft, chances are the Dollar Tree has what you need. Not pictured but also my go to store for glue gun sticks, cotton balls, foam pieces, etc. They've got it all! Browse their craft section online here.
17. Office Supplies18. Bulletin Board Essentials
If you're on a budget then you'll appreciate these finds! Not pictured but also available are bulletin board letters!
19. Cute Notepads
Okay, I hear you. These are not necessary, but come on! Look at this ADORABLE note pad!! This would make a super cute gift for a fellow teacher for BTS or EOY!! Or #treatyoself
20. Instant Decor
If coming up with a bulletin board theme is not your idea of fun, The Dollar Tree has these cute little kits that are ready to go! Just $1!!! I've also found classroom posters, maps, and seasonal window clings there!
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5 Comments
Racine
8/3/2019 07:17:09 pm
The cute erasers make wonderful game markers, too!
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sheila Cosme
5/20/2020 11:02:56 am
I did not know about the sticky notes being in dollar tree nor the dry erase pockets :o Thanks for the post!
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Sarah
6/18/2020 04:01:15 pm
Do those little containers fit a 24 pk of crayons
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