Teaching, so the saying goes, is the one profession that creates every other profession. The dedication of teachers to this task is largely unmatched – and so you need the tools to make every lesson sing. And with the end of the financial year right around the corner, it’s the ideal time to stock up on those essential classroom supplies that could be claimed on tax to help you get the job done efficiently and effectively.
Tech for Teachers
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ WiFi 12GB/512GB Moonstone Grey: Weighing just over 500 grams, the Samsung Galaxy TabS10+ is light enough to take virtually anywhere but hardy enough to withstand dust and 1.5 metres of water (and hardiness is always a benefit when you’re working with little kids). Inbuilt features such as Note Assist can help you to summarise lessons, and apps like Clip Studio Paint make projects more eye-catching. It also has an anti-glare screen so you can use it for lesson presentations, too.
Brother P-touch Label Maker Blue PT-H110: Whether it’s students’ work trays or your own stationery, a label makes sure there’s no confusion about who owns what. The P-touch Label Maker features a full keyboard and an LCD display of 15 letters at a time, so you know exactly what you’re labelling before you print it.
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Handy Essentials for Teachers
Otto A5 Undated Teachers’ Planner: The ultimate teacher’s assistant, this planner allows you to map out school terms, months, weeks and days in a clear, accessible format. Featuring Australian and New Zealand public holidays and room for weekly staff meeting notes and assessments, the calendar is undated so you’re able to use it during this year or next.
Studymate Soft Grip Scissors 7”/177mm: From arts and crafts to classroom signage, it pays to keep scissors on hand. These soft-grip handles make cutting out 30 templates at a time more comfortable, while the stainless steel blades mean they’ll stay rust-free year long.
Keji 216 x 279mm Mini Whiteboard Black: Yes, there’s the classroom whiteboard for lessons but for one-on-one explanations and your own notes and reminders, there’s the mini whiteboard. Measuring 21.6mm by 27.9mm, it's small enough to keep on your desk and move around the classroom.
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Classroom Supplies for Teachers
Studymate Grip Whiteboard Markers Bullet Assorted 6 Pack: An indispensable tool for every teacher, this pack of six vibrant markers allows you to write not just on whiteboards but glass and desks, too. And if little hands should forget to replace the cap, no worries – the markers can last two hours before they dry out.
Keji Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Large Green: This sturdy eraser means you can wipe off yesterday’s lessons with ease. Plus, its magnetic design enables you to leave it on the magnetic whiteboard so you never need to go looking for it.
Kadink Assorted Paintbrushes 15 Pack: If you’re a preschool or kindergarten teacher, you know the value of creative play. This pack features 15 different paintbrushes as well as a foam roller and foam brushes in butterfly, frog, duck, heart, flower and star shapes for all sorts of imaginative works.
Kadink Watercolour Paint Set 36 Colours: Empower your pre- and primary school kids to explore the wonder of watercolour paints with this set and make your own learning resources sign with a bespoke watercolour artwork.
Personalised Reward Stickers: Celebrate your students’ achievements with these fun, personalised reward stickers. Customise them with a message and they’re guaranteed to put smiles on little faces.
Kadink Merit Stickers 80 Pack Australian Animals: Keep your students motivated with these cute stickers. They feature a variety of Australian baby animals including koalas, platypuses, kookaburras and kangaroos with notes like “Keep it Up” and “Well Done”.
Kadink Merit Stamp Teal Roar-some!: Available in classic teal, this fun 28mm stamp is the perfect way to encourage primary-school students. Bonus: the pre-inked stamp can be used up to 20,000 times.
Targeting Handwriting NSW Kindergarten: Specifically designed to be used alongside the NSW syllabus, this kindergarten writing book is a fun and colourful way to develop students’ handwriting and fine motor skills.
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Kadink Double-sided Counters 250 Pack: Just the thing for little learners to develop their counting skills and colour and pattern recognition as you introduce them to the basics of mathematics.
J.Burrows Magnetic Flipchart Easel: If you’ve divided the class into groups, or you’re teaching outdoors, this magnetic flipchart easel is your whiteboard away from home. Featuring two dry-erase surfaces so you can confidently share ideas, brainstorm and teach knowing it can easily be wiped off.
Fellowes A4 Ion Laminator: Whether it’s an important classroom project, an award or artwork, the Fellowes A4 Ion Laminator is a wonderful tool to protect student documents – and learning resources.
Personalised Education Wall Decals: Make learning fun with these education wall decals. Available as a solar system, a world map or personalised for each student, they’re an eye-catching way to promote early education.
Colour Posters: Printing out the alphabet is easy as ABC with these colour posters. All your students need to do is glance up to learn – it brightens up your classroom, too.
WyPall Alcohol Surface Disinfecting Wipes 65 Sheets: Keep your learning spaces germ-free with disinfecting wipes. Able to kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria, these commercial-grade wipes leave no alcohol residue and come in a canister to prevent drying out.
This is general information only. Seek professional financial and/or legal advice to determine the right outcomes for your business or individual needs. Ensure you apportion your deduction to account for work and personal use.
