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Hokki Stools

The Hokki Stools are consistently given rave reviews for their ergonomic design that allows students to keep moving, while sitting still. Teachers who have Hokki Stools rave about their impact on student learning saying, “It’s that whole mindbody connection, if our body is in motion our mind is in motion. Kids who can move while they work are more likely to focus on their work and be engaged in what they’re doing.” There are several sizes of stools with prices starting around $110 per stool.

Cocoon Grid It Organizer

If you’re tired of getting cords, flash drives and the like lost in your bag from home to school teachers recommend the Cocoon, which is about the size of a sheet of paper. One online teacher reviewer said: “For a while, I tried to assign items to various pockets to try to keep them organized, but that never worked very well. I'd forget what went where and spend way too much time digging around for something. That changed once I got the Cocoon.” Cost: starting at $15.

OSMO

Osmo is an iPad accessory that claims to foster “social intelligence and creative thinking by opening up the iPad to the endless possibilities of physical play.” Osmo was rated TIME Magazine’s Best Invention of 2014. It uses the camera on the iPad as a way to track motion for different games. There are currently four apps available for Osmo, which include Masterpiece, Words, Tangram, and Newton. Cost: Starting at $78.

AmazonBasics 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub

Need more USB ports? MEA’s Technical Coordinator recommends using a USB 3.0 Hub—it’s the newest standard in connection and allows you to download and transfer data more quickly from an external hard drive or flash drive. You can also use the additional ports for charging your devices. Cost: $17.

Soft Grip Brushes

These brushes help students understand where to grab the brush, and teachers rave about their ablity to reinforce fine motor skills in younger students. You can find the brushes on fabercastell.com. Cost: $4.99/4-pack