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Back-to-school is an event that most students look forward to. It is a time to meet with old friends, acquaint themselves with new ones, learn about different topics and be able to experience a lot of firsts. It is also a time teachers buckle up and get ready for the year ahead!

However, with the pandemic still looming around the world, it has been a topic of concern. There are some schools that have shifted to digital learning while others, where it deemed to be safe, are open for face-to-face learning. For those fortunate enough to go back to school, here are some of the essentials teachers can check out.

1. AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils
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A school supply run without getting pencils is not a complete trip. The AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils should be on the top of your list as you prepare to welcome students back in the classroom. A pencil can do wonders for your kids. It can help them learn how to write and explore their creative side.

2. X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener
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If you already have a box of pencils in your cart, why not add the X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener. They are a combo after all. This pencil sharpener is not like your grandma's. It is electric and features a technology that immediately stops the sharpener when it detects that the pencil is sharp enough.

3. EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers
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Colors are a must for every teacher. That applies whether you are teaching preschool children or those who think they are already grown-ups but are essentially still children learning about life. EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers is a low-odor, easy-to-erase marker to make lectures more vibrant and interesting.

4. SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer
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The SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer helps make the classroom world a little easy to look at while you navigate through the rest of the school year. This desk organizer comes with two side load letter trays, a tray with three-compartment drawers to put in all your small items and five upright organizers for folders and other materials you need for easy access.

5. Dry Erase Lapboards
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If you want a more interactive class, the Dry Erase Lapboards will gladly help you achieve that type of setup. These lapboards were made with no-smear technology but with a surface that is still easy to clean when needed. It's great for speed quizzes and some group activities that your students would be eager to participate in.

6. Learning Resources Answer Buzzers
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The Learning Resources Answer Buzzers take your teaching methods a little closer to your kids' hearts because it entails a bit of fun and might even bring out their competitive side. These buzzers are sure to make the whole class go loco as they play and learn like they're participating in a game show.

7. Clipboards (Set of 30) by Office Solutions Direct!
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There's nothing that can help you organize your students' papers other than these Clipboards (Set of 30) by Office Solutions Direct!. These clipboards are eco-friendly and can fit papers that are in standard A4 size. You might thank yourself for getting this package so you can easily jump from one room to another or be able to categorize papers accordingly.

8. Smead Cascading Wall Organizer
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Smead Cascading Wall Organizer makes it easier for you to track class schedules and your deadlines - so you won't have to miss any of them. This wall organizer helps declutter your desk as it takes advantage of your wall to keep you updated on important dates. It also comes with several sleeves to organize memos and other documents.

9. Guided Reading Strips
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If you are a reading teacher and mostly teach children with dyslexia, the Guided Reading Strips is a great tool to invest in. This reading strip allows your student to concentrate on the sentence they need to read. Its design isolates other sentences with the gray part of the strip while encouraging the student to look only on the clear part of the strip.

10. Expanding File Folder 24 Pockets
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If you already have a wall organizer and a desk organizer and you still feel they aren't enough, then adding the Expanding File Folder 24 Pockets should cover your needs. This organizer comes with 24 pockets that can fit A4 size file folder. It is made from Polyester and Polypropylene to ensure sturdiness perfect for long-term use.

11. Post-it Flags Assorted Color Combo Pack
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It is easier to know what you are supposed to do next with the help of this Post-it Flags Assorted Color Combo Pack. This bundle comes with different colored flags that can remind you where you stopped on your lesson plan or the essay you were checking before heading to get more coffee. It's also a great way to mark important pages while you do some needed textbook research.

12. Schoolgirl Style - Hello Sunshine Teacher Planner
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A teacher can't live without a lesson plan. The Schoolgirl Style - Hello Sunshine Teacher Planner allows you to organize your lessons and days properly. It is also a great tool to track your goals and record attendance, homework completion and other teaching essentials. With this handy, dandy planner, you're sure to be ready to face the interesting year ahead!