As teachers, we are always on the lookout for budget-friendly goodies to jazz up our kindergarten classrooms. Personally, I’m head over heels for my local Dollar Tree store’s treasure trove of affordable goodies. Check out my must-have Dollar Tree Finds For Your Kindergarten Classroom.

16 Amazing Finds
Wooden or foam Paper Dolls
Wooden or foam paper dolls can be a fantastic resource for engaging kindergarten students in various activities.
- These templates are perfect for “All About Me” beginning of the school year activities. (All About Me Activities For Kindergarten)
- These paper dolls can be used in storytelling sessions to spark creativity and imagination among the students.
- Paper dolls can serve as a fun tool for introducing the concept of dressing up and different occupations to young learners.
- Engaging students in a group activity where they can create their own paper doll characters can promote collaboration and communication skills.
- Using paper dolls can be a hands-on way to teach students about different cultures by dressing the dolls in traditional clothing from around the world.
- Incorporating paper dolls in a lesson on seasons or weather can help students understand how clothing choices can vary based on the climate.
- These versatile resources can be adapted to suit various lesson plans and learning objectives, making them a valuable asset in the kindergarten classroom.

Foam Dry Erase Block
- For math station activities, these Foam Dry Erase Blocks can be used in various ways to engage students and make learning fun.
- You can incorporate these blocks into Dice Game activities to enhance students’ understanding of numbers and math concepts.
- By writing letters to each side of the blocks with a dry erase marker, you can create an interactive way for students to practice letter identification skills.
- Adding sight words to each side of the blocks provides a hands-on approach for students to practice and memorize common sight words.
- These versatile blocks offer a creative and tactile way to reinforce essential skills in a classroom setting.

Rhyming Words Puzzles
Integrate these Rhyming Puzzles into your literacy station for individual or partner practice activities. Utilize them in small group sessions for rhyming exercises and fine motor skill development.

Jumbo Tweezer
These large tweezers are essential for every kindergarten classroom. They are ideal for enhancing fine motor skills and can be utilized for Pom Pom activities to support math and literacy learning. (Pumpkin Pie Number Representations Game For Kinders and Test Tube Math are both activities that are perfect for these tweezers.)

Wooden Craft Cubes
Wooden craft cubes offer versatile applications in the kindergarten classroom. You can tailor them to teach any skill you wish your kindergarten students to practice. Here are some creative suggestions to engage your little learners with these blank wooden cubes.
- Letters
- Numbers- (1-4), (1,2,3)
- Tally Marks
- Teen Numbers
- High Frequency Words
- Colors
- Shapes

Letter Tiles
These letter tiles are ideal for literacy stations and the Alphabet Soup game. Just take a bowl, place the tiles inside, and provide scoops or ladles for your students to practice identifying letters. How else can you incorporate these tiles into your kindergarten classroom activities? (Favorite Small Group Literacy Tool for Little Learners)

Stickers
Every kindergarten classroom should have stickers, and the Dollar Tree store typically offers a wide variety of stickers and sticker books. Little learners enjoy using stickers in their daily activities, receiving them as rewards, and simply having fun with them.
- Stickers are not only a fun and engaging tool for little learners but also serve as a valuable educational resource in the kindergarten classroom.
- Use them to reinforce positive behavior.
- Stickers can also be utilized to encourage creativity and fine motor skills development through arts and crafts projects.
- In addition to being a source of motivation and creativity, stickers can help with cognitive skills such as sorting, categorizing, and matching.
- The Dollar Tree store’s affordable range of stickers makes it convenient for teachers to stock up on a variety of options to cater to different interests and learning objectives.
- By incorporating stickers into daily activities, teachers can make learning more interactive and enjoyable for students, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Dice
I discovered various types of dice at my nearby dollar store, including foam, regular, and jumbo dice. Given that kindergarten students enjoy practicing with dice games, having a range of dice options allows for more enjoyable and interactive math practice activities.



Mini Etch a Sketch
This Mini Etch a Sketch is an essential addition to your kindergarten classroom. Pair it with the Magna Doodle Writing cards, and presto! You’ve created an enjoyable and interactive literacy activity that your little learners will love!!!

Playdough
Playdough can be a topic that divides teachers, as some adore it while others are less enthusiastic. From my perspective, I see it as a beneficial tool for teaching a range of academic skills to little learners. Being easily accessible at the dollar store, it is both convenient and cost-effective. Grab a few containers, combine them with my Playdough mats, and prepare for interactive activities centered on alphabets, numbers, 2D shapes, names, and sight words. Your students are bound to relish these learning sessions and request additional activities!

Storage Solutions
As you probably already know, Dollar Tree offers a wide array of storage solutions that are essential for your kindergarten classroom. Here are some examples I’ve found and suggest for organizing your numerous supplies.



Hula Hoops
Hula Hoops?! Why suggest hula hoops? They are a fantastic solution for managing personal space issues and organizing a student’s supplies for a specific activity in one spot. Add to find them at the Dollar Tree is and added bonus!!! (Teacher Tip: Using Hula Hoops In the Classroom)

Have I convinced you to visit the dollar store nearby, take a stroll through the aisles, and uncover more items that could enhance your classroom? I certainly hope I did. Having a wide range of resources can greatly boost engagement and contribute to the academic success of your kindergarteners.
