A teacher bag is a MUST-have for all teachers. It’s an all-in-one tote or tote book bag. The best ones have specialized compartments and room for a laptop, papers (to be graded), a lunch box, and supplies. You need to pack your teacher bag and keep it packed. Your teacher bag is your lifeline to organization and routine that reduces stress.

Laptop

Whether you plan to use your laptop or not, you need to bring it and the charger with you. There are times when you need your laptop but never planned to use it. You never know when you need to make last-minute sub plans so always bring your laptop with you.

Pencil Pouch

You need to have your pencil pouch with your favorite pens, a pencil, a sharpie, and a highlighter. I keep my pencil pouch fully packed at all times. It goes where I go!

Post-it

You never know when you will need a post-it. I need post-its several times a day! They keep me organized and allow me to keep tasks with lists separate.

Phone Charger

Everyone needs a phone charger everywhere they go!!

Snacks

Easy and on-the-go snacks are a must. I keep items that won’t get smashed and don’t go bad quickly.

Lip Balm

The best kind is the liquid type that doesn’t melt with warmer temperatures. The need for lip balm is year-round.

Hand-sanitizer

This is a must-have no matter where you are or where you are going. The bottles that are attached to the outside of your bag make it easier to assess and encourage you to use it more often. I enjoy changing out the scents for the seasons. I have fun with my hand sanitizer.

Ibuprofen

I always have ibuprofen in my bag. I rarely need it but when I do it is a necessity to make it through the day. I know that it has saved me and my colleagues before and will in the future.

Teacher Survival Pack

A survival pack is a must. The important items that you need to include are Band-Aid, Lotion, Hair Ties, Safety Pins, and Wipes. These are those items that you don’t need on a daily basis but when you need them they will save the day. The best feeling is to have a small solution to a problem that is or seems big!

The teacher bag is a must for all teachers. It is your lifeline to organization and routine that reduces stress. It’s always exciting to have small solutions to big problems.