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So You Want to Be a Teacher?

So You Want to Be a Teacher?

ElementaryMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

This inspiring chapter book gives kids ages 8-12 a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what teachers do, how they help others, and the many different paths into the profession.
Toy / Game / Kit
Melissa and Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set Game

Melissa and Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set Game

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This 150+ piece classroom play set with a bell, clock, whiteboard, name tags, and supplies lets kids set up and run their own pretend school for stuffed animals and friends.
Toy / Game / Kit
I Want to Be a Teacher Activity Book: 100 Stickers & Pop-Outs

I Want to Be a Teacher Activity Book: 100 Stickers & Pop-Outs

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This activity book with 100 stickers, pop-out props, report cards, attendance sheets, and name tags lets preschoolers set up and run their own pretend classroom.
Book
Defeat of the Ghost Riders: Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune (Trailblazer Books)

Defeat of the Ghost Riders: Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune (Trailblazer Books)

ElementaryMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

This gripping historical story captures Mary McLeod Bethune's courage in standing up to hatred and injustice while building a school that would educate generations of students.
Book
Who Was Booker T. Washington?

Who Was Booker T. Washington?

ElementaryMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

This engaging biography shows how perseverance and vision carried Booker T. Washington from slavery to founding Tuskegee Institute and becoming one of America's most influential educators.
Book
Helen Keller

Helen Keller

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This powerful, accessible biography introduces young readers to Helen Keller's extraordinary journey of courage, learning, and perseverance through clear, heartfelt storytelling.
Book
Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. Terupt

ElementaryMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

Told through seven alternating student voices, this novel reveals how one creative, unconventional teacher changes an entire fifth-grade class through empathy, humor, and bold choices.
Toy / Game / Kit
Pretend play teacher - Grade your student's work like a real teacher !: Over 100 pages of school worksheets to grade - Ages 6-9

Pretend play teacher - Grade your student's work like a real teacher !: Over 100 pages of school worksheets to grade - Ages 6-9

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This 100+ page workbook filled with pretend student answers lets kids play teacher by correcting math, reading, grammar, and spelling assignments with a red pen and stickers.
Toy / Game / Kit
Learning Resources Calendar & Weather Pocket Chart - Classroom Must Haves, Teacher Supplies, Back To School, Daily Routine For Kids, Kindergarten and Homeschool Essentials, Vocabulary Flash Cards

Learning Resources Calendar & Weather Pocket Chart - Classroom Must Haves, Teacher Supplies, Back To School, Daily Routine For Kids, Kindergarten and Homeschool Essentials, Vocabulary Flash Cards

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This durable classroom-quality calendar chart with 130+ pieces teaches days, months, weather, and seasons through a daily interactive routine kids can lead independently.
Book
The Wednesday Wars: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

The Wednesday Wars: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

ElementaryMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

Set in 1967, this funny, poignant novel pairs Shakespeare with baseball, war protests, and junior-high angst as an eccentric teacher pushes one student to find courage in unexpected places.
Book
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

Early ChildhoodElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

Rhythmic text and alphabet antics follow a caring, organized teacher as she transforms her classroom overnight to welcome a new group of diverse students on the first day.
Book
Teachers Rock!

Teachers Rock!

Early ChildhoodElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

Bright, bold art and simple sentences celebrate everything educators do — fixing boo-boos, inspiring dreams, telling silly jokes — making every teacher feel valued and seen.
Book
Teach Your Dragon to Understand Consequences: A Dragon Book to Teach Children about Choices and Consequences. a Cute Children Story to Teach Kids How to Make Good Choices. (My Dragon Books)

Teach Your Dragon to Understand Consequences: A Dragon Book to Teach Children about Choices and Consequences. a Cute Children Story to Teach Kids How to Make Good Choices. (My Dragon Books)

Early ChildhoodElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

A rambunctious dragon who ignores rules learns why choices matter through clear cause-and-effect scenarios that teach responsibility without lecturing.
Toy / Game / Kit
Gamenote Word Building Desktop Pocket Chart Tent Flash Cards Kit - CVC Words Phonics Games Blending Board for Kindergarten Reading and Spelling

Gamenote Word Building Desktop Pocket Chart Tent Flash Cards Kit - CVC Words Phonics Games Blending Board for Kindergarten Reading and Spelling

ElementaryHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

This hands-on CVC word-building kit with letter cards, picture pairs, and a fold-up display tent helps kids practice phonics by blending and segmenting sounds interactively.
Toy / Game / Kit
Learning Resources Pretend and Play School Set, Pretend Teacher Play School Set, Ages 3 and Up

Learning Resources Pretend and Play School Set, Pretend Teacher Play School Set, Ages 3 and Up

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This 149-piece set with a tri-fold classroom board, working bell, dry-erase surface, and play supplies creates a full pretend school experience that's easy to set up anywhere.
Book
Helen's Eyes: A Photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's Teacher

Helen's Eyes: A Photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's Teacher

ElementaryMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

Told through powerful photographs and captivating storytelling, this biography reveals Annie Sullivan's persistence, compassion, and revolutionary approach to teaching Helen Keller.
Toy / Game / Kit
Pretend School Teacher Grading Book: Kids Imaginative Play.

Pretend School Teacher Grading Book: Kids Imaginative Play.

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This imaginative grading book lets kids design their own classroom systems — attendance, report cards, and assignments — as they play teacher with creativity and confidence.
Book
THE First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book & DVD)

THE First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book & DVD)

Early ChildhoodElementaryMiddle SchoolTeacher

Why We Picked It

This adapted version of the classic teacher manual shows why preparation, classroom routines, and clear expectations set up both students and teachers for a successful year.
Book
Mary McLeod Bethune: An Inspiring Picture Book for Kids (Ages 6-10) About a Black Educator and Women's Rights Leader (Crowell Biographies)

Mary McLeod Bethune: An Inspiring Picture Book for Kids (Ages 6-10) About a Black Educator and Women's Rights Leader (Crowell Biographies)

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This warm, accessible biography tells how determination, faith, and a deep belief in education's power carried Mary McLeod Bethune from a sharecropper's cabin to national leadership.
Toy / Game / Kit
Fun2Give School Play Tent, Multi (F2PT14087)

Fun2Give School Play Tent, Multi (F2PT14087)

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This school-themed pop-up tent with vibrant graphics, a movable clock, and letter displays creates a cozy, dedicated play space for imaginative teaching and learning activities.
Book
Thank You, Mr. Falker

Thank You, Mr. Falker

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

Based on the author's own childhood, this deeply emotional story shows how one compassionate teacher unlocked a struggling reader's potential and changed her life forever.
Toy / Game / Kit
Kids Role Play Notebook- Teacher: Imaginative. Fun “Pretend to be a Teacher: Play Acting for kids. Colorful teachers templates. Perfect for pretend ... in the classroom. Great Gift Idea for kids.

Kids Role Play Notebook- Teacher: Imaginative. Fun “Pretend to be a Teacher: Play Acting for kids. Colorful teachers templates. Perfect for pretend ... in the classroom. Great Gift Idea for kids.

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This colorful teacher notebook with templates for attendance, grading, lesson plans, rules, and classroom awards lets kids run their own imaginative school with creative authority.
Toy / Game / Kit
Wooden Pretend Play Home Office Set - 11pcs Office Work Playset for Kids 3+

Wooden Pretend Play Home Office Set - 11pcs Office Work Playset for Kids 3+

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This charming wooden office set with a toy laptop, phone, mouse, stapler, and folder lets kids role-play professional work through screen-free, imagination-driven pretend play.
Toy / Game / Kit
Dr. STEM Toys - Play Teacher Role-Play Set Includes Reusable White Board, Bell, Report Cards, for Home or Classroom, Over 30 Pieces Included, Gift for Kids, Complete Set

Dr. STEM Toys - Play Teacher Role-Play Set Includes Reusable White Board, Bell, Report Cards, for Home or Classroom, Over 30 Pieces Included, Gift for Kids, Complete Set

ElementaryTeacher

Why We Picked It

This complete teacher set with a reusable whiteboard, bell, report cards, pointer, and hall passes gives kids everything they need to lead their own classroom lessons.