As an elementary teacher, you know how important it is to have the supplies and resources you need in order to meet the needs of your learners. This math school supplies list has 30 of the best math supplies on the market for elementary teachers. Some of the items are just a few dollars, while others are more of an investment. As a result, I included some recommendations for ways to get math supplies for your classroom.
This blog post answers the following questions:
- How can I get math supplies for my classroom?
- What are the best math school supplies?
5 Ways to get Math Materials for Your Classroom
Here are 5 ways you can get math materials for your classroom:
- Create an Amazon wish list.
- Create a Donor’s Choose project.
- Use your school supply budget.
- Use grade level or content area school budgets.
- Collaborate with PTO and school administration to create a fundraiser.
Top 30 Math Supplies for Elementary Teachers
Here are the top 30 best math supplies and manipulatives that all elementary teachers need! You are going to find some math materials on this math school supplies list that are pure GOLD! They will help you deliver excellent Guided Math Workshop lessons and create a numeracy-rich environment.
- Dice
- Playing cards
- White boards
- Number tiles
- Teacher set of base-ten blocks
- Large demonstration clock
- Magnetic ten frames
- Dominoes
- Osmo
- iPad
- Visual timer
- Abacus
- Red and yellow counters
- Pattern blocks
- Play-Doh
- Linking cubes
- Transparent spinners
- Fraction tower cubes
- Coordinate plane dry erase mats
- Geoboards
- Math posters
- Calendars
- Number line
- Math manipulative labels
- Math word wall headers and cards
- Growth mindset posters
- Math rotation board
- Hundred-twenty chart
- Printable math manipulatives
- Clock labels
Math Resources for 1st-5th Grade Teachers
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We hope this list of math supplies is helpful and would love for you to try these math resources with your students. They offer elementary students opportunities to practice grade level concepts and skills in fun and engaging ways. You can download worksheets specific to your grade level (along with lots of other math freebies) in our free printable math resources bundle using this link: free printable math activities for elementary teachers.
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