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Teacher Week – Must Haves Monday

I am linking up with Blog Hoppin’ for Teacher Week.  Today’s topic: Must-Haves!

Here are my must haves!

1. Hand Sanitizer – Yes, I am a germ-phobic!

2. Shoebox sized storage containers-  I love these cool colored lids and how they stack.  I purchased them from Target.  The labels will be in my polka dot decor packets soon.  I am so behind on updates. 
3. My laminator – I love laminating so much that I have one at home and one at school!!!  My GCB model has been discontinued, but I think this is the updated version.  Click on the pictures to check it out.  I always order the 3 mil. refill laminating sheets from Amazon.  I love laminating.  Sad, but it relaxes me!
4. Avery address sized labels and sticker paper –  I print everything on the Avery 8460 sized labels.  For bigger things, I use sticky backed paper.  Click on the pictures to check them out on Amazon.
These labels are available in my Back to School Organizational Forms and More Packet.
These are in my Leveled Library Labels Packet.

These are in my Classroom Library Packet. 
What are your must haves?  Click below to link up with Blog Hoppin’!

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  1. Kelly

    August 21, 2012 at 2:01 am

    I linked up,too & totally forgot about Shoebox Tubs -they are a definite must have !!! Perfect for centers and organizing anything. And, I'm with you – don't think I could live without my laminator 🙂

    Kelly
    First Grade Fairytales

    • Erica Bohrer

      August 21, 2012 at 7:31 am

      As you can see from my last post, I even use the shoe box tubs at home!

  2. Abby

    August 21, 2012 at 2:07 am

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one with a label addiction!! 🙂

    Abby

    • Erica Bohrer

      August 21, 2012 at 7:29 am

      I keep trying to think of more things I can make on labels!

  3. Ginger Snaps

    August 21, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Man I should have added labels to my MUST HAVES!! I use them ALL the time!! LOL

    Ginger Snaps

    • Erica Bohrer

      August 21, 2012 at 7:28 am

      I buy them in the biggest size possible from Amazon.com! Seriously, one of the best inventions ever.

  4. Lindsey (The Teacher Wife)

    August 21, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Erica, I know I've already told you this 10 times, but I LOVE your library labels! Everyone who comes into my classroom always comments on how cute they are! THANK YOU!! 🙂

    • Erica Bohrer

      August 21, 2012 at 7:27 am

      Awe, thanks Lindsey! I am so flattered.

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