If you purchased the IEP Toolkit for Teachers, and saw the list of recommendations, here they are.

If you did not purchase the IEP toolkit for Teachers and School Staff, click that highlighted link.

Note: the Dollar Tree options come with a minimum quantity to order online. These can be great if you have a big class and don’t want to run around to many Dollar Tree stores (since their supply can be low right before school). However, most of them are carried in-store if you need just a few, or if you don’t want to receive a color assortment.

Binder(s) – one or two for teacher

• Budget-friendly: black Avery binder (comes in different thicknesses)
  • Amazon.com : Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binder, 2 Inch Slant Rings, 1 Black Binder (17031)
• Cute: colorful binder (comes in 6 different colors and different thicknesses)
  • Amazon.com : 2 Inch 3 Ring Binder 2” Purple, Slant D-Ring 2 in Binder Clear View Cover with 2 Inside Pockets, Heavy Duty Colored School Supplies Office and Home Binders – by Enday 
• Bright Multi-Pack: comes in three different thicknesses
  • Amazon.com : 2 Inch 3 Ring Binders,Multicolor Customizable Round Ring Binder for School,Office,Home,Purple/Pink/Blue/Green,4 Pack 
• Earthtone Multi-pack: comes in different colors and 5 thicknesses
  • Amazon.com : Samsill Earth’s Choice, 2-Inch Durable D-Ring View Binder 4 Pack, USDA Certified Biobased, Eco-Friendly, Boho Assortment
• “Feelin Boujee” binder: comes with dividers and a clipboard on the front!
  • Amazon.com : Ospelelf 3 Ring Binder 2 Inch, Cute Binder for Letter Size (11″ x 8.5″) with 5 Tab Dividers, File Folder Labels and Low Profile Clipboards, Floral Binder for School Supplies and Office Supplies
• Consider adding either (or all) of the following –
  • Pocketed dividers: Amazon Basics Two Pocket Plastic Dividers, 8 Tab Set, 24 Count (Pack of 3), Letter Size, Assorted Color : Office Products
  • Hole-punched poly folders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V6RQLBN/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t 
• BONUS: Great for easily accessing items you frequently use
• Poly spiral-bound book with several pocketed tabs: Smead 12 Pocket Poly Project Organizer, Letter Size, 1/3-Cut Tab, Gray with Bright Colors (89207)

Binder(s) One Per Student

• Binder(s) – one per kid
  • Budget-friendly: Dollar Tree
    • Multicolored, box of 30
    • Asst. patterns, box of 48: basic colorful and trendy patterns
  • Budget-friendly: Big Lots
    • Pastels + black, box of 6
  • Bright Multi-Pack: comes in three different thicknesses
    • Amazon.com : 2 Inch 3 Ring Binders,Multicolor Customizable Round Ring Binder for School,Office,Home,Purple/Pink/Blue/Green,4 Pack 
  • Earthtone Multi-pack: comes in different colors and 5 thicknesses
    • Amazon.com : Samsill Earth’s Choice, 2-Inch Durable D-Ring View Binder 4 Pack, USDA Certified Biobased, Eco-Friendly, Boho Assortment

Bradded Folder(s) One Per Student

• Bradded Folders: one per kid
  • Poly Folders – very durable!
    • Dollar Tree, box of 36 with inside pockets 
    • Dollar Tree, box of 36, fashion/trendy prints
    • Amazon, 2 pockets, bradded, bright basic colors, pack of 12: Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12, Assorted Color 
  • Poly envelope-style “project” pouch to store paperwork in (not great for “flipping through” or filing for easy access, but good for “stuff and go”)
    • Dollar Tree, set of three, box of 24 sets
    • Amazon, expandable with button, 7 pack colorful or clear/black: Amazon.com : Abgream 7 Pack File Folder – Expandable Poly Envelopes B4 Plastic Document Folder Button Closure Waterproof File Pouch with 7pcs Black Gel Ink Pens for School Office Supplies (Assorted Colors) 
    • Amazon, clear pouch with velcro”button” Amazon.com : OUTYLTS 11 Pack Plastic Poly Filing Envelopes, Clear Document Folders US Letter A4 Size File Envelopes with Label Pocket & Paste Button for School Home Work Office Organization, 6 Assorted Color 
  • Paper bradded folders
    • Multicolor, 100 pack: https://www.amazon.com/HERKKA-Business-Designed-Classroom-Assorted/dp/B0B81KNZTG/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3A17LXGKN3GJ8&keywords=paper+bradded+folders&qid=1689026866&sprefix=paper+bradded+folders%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-7 
    • 50 Pack – in colors to match your classroom!
      • True blue: Amazon.com : Blue Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Blue 
      • Yellow: Amazon.com : Yellow Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Yellow 
      • Kelly green: Amazon.com : Green Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Green
      • Red: Amazon.com : Red Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, RED
      • Purple: Amazon.com : Purple Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Purple 
      • Navy: Amazon.com : Navy Blue Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Dark Blue
      • Light blue: Amazon.com : Light Blue Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Light Blue

Poly Dividers

• Poly – very durable!
  • Dollar Tree, set of 8 tabs, box of 6 sets, no pockets
  • Amazon, has pockets, prettier colors! 1 set of 8 tabsAmazon.com : Mr. Pen- Binder Dividers with Pockets and Tabs, 8 Pack, Pocket Dividers for 3 Ring Binder with Tabs, Binder Dividers with Pockets, Dividers with Pockets, Binder Divider, Plastic Dividers with Pockets 
  • Amazon, 3 sets of 8, has pockets! Amazon Basics Two Pocket Plastic Dividers, 8 Tab Set, 24 Count (Pack of 3), Letter Size, Assorted Color : Office Products 
  • Amazon, 3 sets of 5 tabs, has pockets! Amazon Basics Two Pocket Plastic Dividers, 5 Tab Set, Pack of 3, Letter Size, Assorted Color 

Amazon, one big pocket with holes for loading into a binder, 12 pack: 12 Packs Expandable Binder Pocket A4 Clear Plastic Envelopes with 11 Holes for Ring Binder Folder, Snap Button & Lable Poly Envelopes Plastic Envelopes for Home Work Office Organization

Paper Dividers

• Paper
  • Dollar tree, set of 10 tabs, box of 36 sets, no pockets
  • Amazon, no pockets, large box of several sets in either 5 or 8 tabs: Amazon.com : 3 Ring Page Dividers Bulk, 1/8 Cut Tab Dividers, 96 Per Box – Divider Pages with Tabs, Decorative Printable Rewritable Divider Tabs, Exhibit Tab Dividers for 3 Ring Binders Bulk – Ensight 

You can also use bright cardstock to create dividers: https://www.amazon.com/Neenah-80944-01-Astrobrights-Colored-Cardstock/dp/B01LX0UJBN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2J3C9QWT2UDNZ&keywords=bright+cardstock&qid=1689025564&s=office-products&sprefix=bright+cardstock%2Coffice-products%2C102&sr=1-4

Bins and Buckets

• Amazon:
  • Open top, white “woven” bins, 4 pack: Amazon.com: Eslite Plastic Storage Baskets for Organizing,11.42″X9″X4.7″,Pack of 4 (White) 
  • Open top Really Good Stuff (designed for classrooms) asst. colors, 6 pack: Amazon.com: Really Good Stuff – 666014 Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use – Stackable Mesh Plastic Baskets with Grip Handles – Bright Neon Colors – 13″ x 10″ (Set of 6) : Home & Kitchen
  • Open top white storage bins, not see-through at all, good to hide visual clutter, 10 pack: https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Storage-Organizer-Baskets-Containers/dp/B0BTSS74PQ/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?crid=3U82J5GCIDH6G&keywords=9×12+bins&qid=1689024794&sprefix=9×12+bins%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-22-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1 

Snap-lid, clear, shallow bins, large enough to store paper-size things (folder, etc), 6 or 4 pack: Amazon.com: IRIS USA 6 Quart Large Clear Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Secure Latches, 6 Pack, Organizing Container for Home, Work, Classroom, Paper and Craft, Stackable, Clear/Violet

• Dollar tree: you can find a TON of options just by searching “bin” but below is a list of favorites:
  • Asst. color lidded bins, box of 48
  • Magazine holder/book bins, trendy patterns, box of 24
  • Magazine holder/book bins, colorful, box of 24
  • Square bin, no lid, dark cool tones, box of 36
  • Square bin, no lid, light cool tones, box of 36
  • Handled totes, dark colors, box of 48
  • Tote baskets, bright colors, box of 36
  • Snap tote with handle, clear with earth tones, box of 36
  • FLAT snap tote with handle, clear with earth tones, box of 36
  • FLAT snap tote, transparent cool tones, box of 24
  • Poly envelope-style pouch, box of 24 sets of 3
  • Black poly file pouch “document case,” box of 24

File Folders

• Files
  • Poly envelope-style pouch, set of three, box of 24 sets: https://www.dollartree.com/button-file-bags-with-snap-closures-3ct-packs/188675 
  • Poly “project pouches” – great for frequently-accessed files to sit on your desk: Amazon.com : Poly Project Pockets, 50 Pack, Plastic File Jacket Sleeves for Letter Size Paper, Assorted 5 Translucent Colors, by Better Office Products, Project Folder File Jackets, 9″ x 11.5″, 50 Pack 
  • Poly file folders, 5 deep colors: Amazon.com : EOOUT 30pcs Colored File Folders, 9” x 11.6” Plastic File Folders, 3 Tab Poly Folder, 6 Colors with 40pcs Erasable Category Labels, for School and Office Supplies 
  • Paper folders, high quality, two-tone, box of 120: Amazon.com : Jyusmile 120 Packs File Folders – Colored File Folders Letter Size, 1/3 Cut Tab File Folders for Documents, Folder for Filing Cabinet, Office Supplies Folders with 5 Two-Tone Assorted Colors 
  • Poly folders, pastel 6 pack: Amazon.com : Mr. Pen- Pastel Poly File Folders, 1/3 Cut Tab, 6 Pack, Letter Size, Colored File Folders, Letter File Folders, Color Folders, Office File Folders, Office Supplies File Folders, File Folder : Office Products 
  • Poly with an outside pocket: Amazon.com : Smead Slash Pocket Poly File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 30 per Box (10540) 

You can always consider putting this on a wish list that you send out to parents and the community, you never know! Or, apply for a grant someplace.