By Ask any teacher — collecting all the classroom essentials to prepare your classroom this coming August can quickly add up. Soon, you have an Amazon truck filled with bulletin borders, fresh supplies and other odds and ends to ensure your class has a productive year ahead.
Luckily, Amazon Prime Day is here, which means one thing: we’re outlining the best classroom deals to add to your cart while they’re still on sale for Day 2, July 17.
If you don’t already have a Prime membership, you’ll want to sign up for a 30-day free trial to have full access to all this two-day shopping event has to offer.
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Ahead, the Post Wanted team corralled the best classroom deals — from full-time teachers we interviewed — so you have the ultimate list of what to grab at your disposal. Oh, and if you want to show your appreciation for the educator in your life, check out our guide to the best teacher gifts.
Is it a classroom without a stack of Post-it Notes in your drawer? We think not, and now you can have a whole stack of them for less this Prime Day!
This Sharpie collection will likely come in handy for all sorts of tasks in the school year. Enjoy a pack of 24 for a discounted rate.
Enjoy a wide variety of discounts on Happy Planners during Prime Day this year, including this cute one with a apple design.
Batteries are one of those things you never want to be without. Duracell is a trusted brand, plus this economy-size pack has a sweet Prime Day deal attached.
Not enough outlets in your classroom? No worries! This surge protector has five, including multiple USB ports, so you (and the kids) can stay charged up for learning!
Skip the line in the teachers’ lounge by having your own printer in the classroom. Print assignments, worksheets and pop quizzes in a matter of seconds! Best of all, up to 2 years of ink is included! Thank you Prime Day gods, thank you!
Whether you’re making homemade booklets or organizing essays, a heavy-duty stapler is a classroom must. This one can staple together 20 sheets in a single push and comes in three colors, each lovely enough for your place of learning.
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Keep laptop screens squeaky clean with this handy cleaner set. You won’t have to squint or wipe with your sleeve while reviewing lesson plans, plus four pieces come in the order for extra value.
Because there’s always someone with a runny nose, right? These tissues from Kleenex are extra soft, come in an 8-pack, and will see you and your students through cold season, bloody noses, and tears.
No classroom would be complete without a box of erasers. We like this economy-size option. The erasers are large enough for little hands and 100 come in the order, so you’ll always have more than a few handy — even if a few of your students forget to return them at the end of the day.
According to high school teacher Cathy Piscione, the Color Swell Washable Watercolors (18-Pack) is part of a project she does to enhance learning.
Not only are they on a wonderful deal right now but they’re a *prime* classroom item to pick up while they’re value-based and in bulk.
We love these classic composition notebooks from Oxford — especially when they have a Prime Day deal attached. They’re good for in-class essays, journaling, and other assignments.
Keep everything organized with this pack of Oxford Binders. They’re colorful, large, and ideal for keeping important docs like classroom rules, signup sheets and more. This is also a great Amazon Prime deal for college students who need a safe place to store all their papers between classes.
The AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener makes preparing students’ writing tools so simple.
“Kids push their pencil into it, wait for it to sharpen and then take it out,” Allison Dutcher, fourth-grade teacher, said. “This prevents kids leaving their pencils in too long and messing with and breaking the sharpener.”
According to Sophia Terry, kindergarten to second-grade teacher, the Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pads are “used to create anchor charts to display around the classroom to enhance student engagement and understanding.”
Even better, you can score two instead of one, as you’ll find this hot teacher item 25% off during Prime Day.
Holds all the school supplies in style. Available in medium, large, and extra-large and a host of colors to match your vibe. Personalize the tote with your favorite phrase or your favorite child’s name. Pick your mantra and run with it.
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“Turn-in trays keep papers organized and also allow for students to gain responsibility and accountability,” Amanda Balestrieri, sixth-grade math teacher, told The Post.
Not only are they durable and offered in an assortment of fun colors, but they’ll last for years of good use.
The Apple AirTag 4 Pack offers a convenient solution for keeping track of personal items. Utilizing precise location tracking, each AirTag seamlessly integrates with the Apple ecosystem, offering lost item recovery through the Find My network in a sleek, user-friendly design. Pick yours up today for under $75 on Amazon.
Make it easy to roll along to school with a padded laptop, tablet pocket, and front pockets. Can be worn on back or pulled behind you.
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“A clear hanging file box that is great for weekly copies is what I recommend!” Priscilla Rathgeb, seventh grade teacher, shared. “I love keeping this on my desk for the copies I’ll need.”
Plus, they’re easy to carry from the copy room to the classroom thanks to its handles.
Rathgeb’s recommendation isn’t on sale, but you can pick up the similar Office Depot Large Mobile File Box that’s nearly 40% off during Prime Day.
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“Stickers are a popular incentive that can be utilized in the classroom on a day-to-day basis,” Haddock noted. “Students can earn stickers or gain stickers for work completion through assignments or small group instruction.”
For a pack this large, it’s worth the $10 find right now.
The Rimilak Plastic Clipboard is offered in a slew of fun shades and patterns and, according to Piscione, “helps [her] organize daily monitoring.” You can’t pass up an essential as budget-friendly as this deal, either.
When prepping materials, the Craftinova Electric Stapler is a teacher lifesaver.
“It’s a very quick and efficient way to staple, especially when you have 100 copies at a time for your classes,” Nathalie Karam, ninth and tenth grade teacher, said. “All you do is just feed the papers into the machine and voilà — all stapled without hand cramps from using a traditional stapler over and over.
For an on-sale model, check out the EcoElectric Automatic Electric Stapler that’s nearly 20% off and backed by almost 5,000 stellar reviews.
“My students absolutely love flare pens for their colorful and fun addition to the writing process,” Ally Haddock, third grade teacher, shared. “Flare pens are an asset to any classroom to support students with editing or teachers with grading!”
Plus, the Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens (12-Count) are best-in-class and currently on sale.
“These are used in morning STEM bins to enhance student fine motor skills and creative abilities,” Terry shared.
Though this recommendation is budget-friendly, you can score the Toylogy Magnetic Building Block 48-Piece Set for 32% off this Prime Day.
“This is a great visual for students who need help processing time limits for activities,” Terry shared. More than 5,000 Amazon shoppers rave about this essential as well. It also requires no batteries and comes in plenty of fun colors.
“With a portable button, the SadoTech Wireless Doorbell makes it is easy to students’ attention,” Rathgeb said, recommending the product as one of her classroom essentials.
Plus, it comes with many sounds and is easy to use.
“Privacy folders can impact a student’s ability to turn their average work into enriched work,” Haddock mentioned. “This supports a student with sustaining focus and attention for longer durations while also ensuring they’re able to do their best work.”
Because privacy folders can be expensive, grab this in-bulk option that’s also discounted. Double win.
Protects all your important cards and paper from spills and tears. Plus, it provides a clear, photo-safe finish.
Along with privacy folders, Haddock recommends noise-canceling headphones to facilitate focus and encourage concentration. For $10 each right now, it’s worth the classroom stock-up.
Similar to other Apple iPads, the mini is equipped with touch ID, 12MP wide camera, 5G cellular, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil and bluetooth keyboards. Lightweight and portable, it’s ideal for getting tasks done on the go. Best of all, it’s on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
This Apple Pencil charges via USB-C, and is compatible with iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th generation), iPad (10th generation), iPad Air (4th, and 5th generation), iPad mini (6th generation).
Your Prime Day FAQs, answered
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is the retailer’s very own shopping event that typically spans two days. Traditionally, it occurs once a year in July.
How long does Prime Day last?
Amazon is hosting Prime Day 2024 from 3 AM ET on Tuesday July 16 through 3AM ET on Wednesday July 18.
Do you have to have Amazon Prime for Prime Day?
While Prime members can take full advantage of Amazon Prime Day (plus all the benefits of the subscription), interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to enjoy Prime Day with no strings attached.
What are the best Prime Day deals?
From reporting on Amazon Prime Day throughout the years, we can tell you for certain that it’s the ideal period to pick up a new mattress, restock some new or upgraded kitchen items and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers.
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