School Classroom Supplies & Essentials

Teachers need to stock a wide variety of classroom supplies and effective learning resources so their students can achieve success and maintain an advantage in their education. Kids learn best when educators create classrooms that are engaging and offer a range of school supplies they can be proud of.

If you're ready to create an educational haven for any grade level and curriculum, with all the teaching tools, games and resources you need - browse our extensive selection of classroom supplies at Buy Direct and let your students enter a classroom filled with learning opportunities!

What Classroom Supplies Do You Need?

School supplies are crucial for supporting teaching and learning. In fact, Learning Environments Research reports that high-quality learning environments are linked to positive outcomes for students at all levels.

Some of the obvious classroom essentials include writing and drawing items like pens, pencils, paper, whiteboards, notebooks and folders. You'll also need to stock important equipment such as different types of calculators, rulers, glue sticks, and paper clips.

There's a lot to remember just with basic supplies, but there are many more key learning resources and teacher supplies to consider - from flashcards and posters to sentence strips and classroom timers. Here are some ideas for products you can shop for here at Buy Direct:

Flash Cards

Flash cards are an excellent method of retaining knowledge! They're a staple in classrooms and are designed to help kids understand and remember a variety of concepts. These resources are available for all areas of the curriculum.

For example, our TREND Skill Drill Flash Cards for Sight Words are great for English. We also offer Math options, like the TREND Skill Drill Flash Cards for Multiplication. Or, purchase our Pacon Blank Flash Card Dispenser Boxes in assorted colors and choose any topic!

Productivity Timers

Looking to take control of your classroom by keeping your students motivated and on-task? Kids often need assistance with keeping an eye on the time when they're working, especially at a young age, so a timer can make all the difference.

Using a classroom timer helps keep your lessons on schedule and makes sure each student is being as productive as possible! They're also a good option for timing turn-taking in different tasks. Check out our Champion Sports Dual Timer/Clock w/Jumbo Display which offers countdown and countup settings!

Sentence Strips

English can be a difficult subject for many students - so every school should stock the right learning resources to ensure their kids have the best chance of success with reading and writing.

Sentence strips make English easy, providing a focused way for students to learn sentence structure, letter formation and creative writing skills. Our Pacon Sentence Strips come in a pack of 100 with assorted bright colors to make learning English fun!

Dry Erase Pockets

As classroom supplies are becoming more eco-friendly, why not turn to dry erase pockets to save on paper waste? These durable pockets are great for worksheets and helping students practice key skills with a dry erase marker.

They're reusable and can be easily wiped down with a soft tissue or cloth. Our C-Line Reusable Dry Pockets feature vibrant neon colors and an eyelet so you can also hang them around the classroom.

Browse Our High-Quality Classroom Supplies

Make learning as fun as possible with our wide range of fantastic classroom essentials. Each student will look forward to engaging with these top-tier learning resources, and teaching will be made easy with our useful teacher supplies.

It doesn't matter which grade level you teach, we offer products that suit all ages from leading brands! Let's explore a selection of what we offer at Buy Direct. Don't forget to check out our main classroom supplies page to see even more fantastic products.

1. TREND Skill Drill Flash Cards, 3 x 6 - Addition

Educators will love these no-see-through cards. They're the ideal way to teach addition to your kids no matter what age they are! These cards are quick to sort with rounded corners and the student can check their own answers on the back, making it easy to use with a full classroom. The flash cards are incredibly durable and come in a strong storage box so you can keep everything tidy.

2. C-Line Reusable Dry Erase Pockets

These dry erase pockets are perfect for reducing paper waste. They allow students to view and work on worksheets with ease - using a dry erase marker to write their answers. Kids can practice math problems and writing skills then wipe their pockets clean with a soft cloth or tissue. They come in assorted primary colors and have a convenient eyelet for hanging.

3. Baumgartens Shaped Timer - Red Apple

A red apple was always a classic gift for teachers! You'd see shiny red apples sat on teachers' desks - a thank you for all their hard work over the school year. Now you can use the traditional red apple as a timer to ensure students are staying on track with any task. Whether it's a timed reading task or a turn-taking activity, just twist the apple to set the timer and it'll start counting down. This timer is from a top brand and can keep time up to 60 minutes! Even better, no batteries are needed so you can save money and of course, time.

4. TREND Wipe-Off Sentence Strips

If you're in search of some high-quality sentence strips for your classroom, we've got a great item for you! These wipe-off sentence strips make reading and writing easy - students can keep writing and wiping until they retain the knowledge they need. Use these strips for writing practice, learning sentence structures and letter formations and creating word walls.

5. Creativity Street WonderFoam Early Learning Alphabet Tiles - Ages 2 and Up

Do you teach a classroom full of little ones? These colorful alphabet tiles are great for younger ages, helping you to teach some of the most important parts of their education so far - numbers, colors and the alphabet! The durable foam pieces also help kids learn fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. You can make a big mat from the tiles and bring them over for some educational games or sort and stack to help them learn new words and letter orders!

Boost Their Education with Our Amazing Classroom Supplies!

We understand that all kids need high-quality education. But to achieve quality education, teachers need the best classroom supplies and learning resources they can get. At Buy Direct, we bring a variety of top-notch products to classrooms, designed to help students learn and teachers teach. Shop our affordable school supplies range now and let Buy Direct transform your classroom!

Frequently Asked Questions

While educators want to find the best possible learning resources for their classroom, it can be difficult to decide on which products to purchase! Here we'll answer some of the most common questions teachers have about school supplies.

How to make a classroom look nice?

You can display student work, have lots of visual aids like colorful posters, charts, maps and diagrams. Try to avoid clutter, make sure to let in as much natural light as possible and balance your wall colors. You could also try featuring inspiring role models on your classroom walls.

What colors are calming in a classroom?

Colors that don't overstimulate students are the best bet for achieving a calm learning environment. Too many bright or clashing colors, like loads of reds and oranges, can cause kids to feel overstimulated. Consider relaxing colors like light greens and blues to create a more comforting classroom.

What is the most important item in a classroom?

Every item in a classroom is important in it's own way, however, the most vital thing for teachers, especially new teachers, to have is a stash of basic supplies like pencils, pens, paper, post-it notes, notebooks etc. Even when you've not got all the learning resources you'd like, you can still teach a valuable lesson if you bring the essentials.