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Books Wish List

I am always looking for age-appropriate books. These may include chapter books and short stories. These also may include various forms of literature including poetry books and more. For more information on our books wish list, please donate through the link below.

Board Games

We use board games for indoor recess as well as class rewards. These are some games that we could use:
  • Catch Phrase
  • Guess Who?
  • Cranium
  • Clue
  • Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
  • Othello

Wish List

Steve Spangler Baby Soda Bottles

We like to do experiments and investigations. These 2 liter bottle preforms are great and useful test tubes for classroom use. More Information

3 Ring Binders

1 inch rings, the kind with the clear plastic on the outsides that hold paper for covers

Poster Size Post-It Paper

We use poster paper to create visual learning experiences. This may include anything from drawing plant and animal cells, planets, or different kinds of graphs. These pads are great because they can just be stuck on the wall without the need for tape.

20 Qt. Sterelite Containers

With so much going on in our class, it is important to stay organized. These containers are the perfect size for storage in our room.

Zip Lock Baggies

Various sizes are needed including sandwich, quart, and gallon.

Small Candies

M&Ms, Mints, Starbursts, or Jolly Ranchers.

Yellow No. 2 Pencils

These are used for community sharpened pencils.
about mr. schrader
I am an elementary educator currently working in Topeka, Kansas. I graduated college from Washburn University in Topeka, KS with a degree in Elementary Education and an emphasis in Special Education.

Combining academic rigor, high energy, and purposeful use of technology, my classroom is fair and safe for students to work their hardest, be supported, and learn in an accessible way.
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