In this video I’m walking you through what I bought with my school budget and what I’m planning to buy this year as I set up my third grade classroom. I share items I purchased last school year, how they actually held up in real teacher life, and what I’m doing differently (or buying again) as I prep for the 2024–2025 school year. If you’re a teacher trying to be intentional with your budget, this is the kind of video I wish I had when I was first figuring out what’s worth it and what’s just cute on Amazon. I also share the exact lists I’m using so you can see everything in one place—my Classroom Budget 2024–2025 list and my 2023–2024 list—plus I mention a pencil sharpener that was gifted to me (thank you again, Afmat!). My goal is to keep classroom setup realistic and functional while I’m balancing teaching, motherhood, and all the behind-the-scenes life stuff. If you’re planning your own classroom purchases, I’d love to hear what you’re grabbing this year and what you want to see next in this season.