Going to Ikea can be overwhelming but with my top 10 items you need on your Ikea Shopping List as a teacher, you will find ideas for your classroom storage, activities, and resources all in one spot.
I have put all of these Ikea items in my Teacher Secrets for an Ikea Classroom guide that you can find at the end! You can find each of these Ikea items on their website if you click on the photos below to make your own Ikea Shopping List.
Ikea Tips and Tricks
If you have never been to Ikea here are some things you should know. First, make sure to block out at least an hour or two. Second, wear your tennis shoes. Third, get the cinnamon rolls at the end for surviving!
Also, park near the exit! It will make packing up your car easier and getting out quicker.
The 10 items you need on your Ikea shopping list:
1. Ikea Fiestad Frame
The Ikea Tolsby Fiestad Frame is the number one item on your Ikea Shopping List because you get the most for your money (aka $1). If you have a classroom with limited wall space you can place these frames onto tables instead of hanging up posters. Use to hold anchor charts, signs to display centers, or for back to school to label where things go. It used to be an Ikea Tolsby Frame which you can still find on Amazon and other markets. Also, I use them in my Interactive Kindergarten Math Game, click here to read the blog post on how to play this game.
2. Ikea Plant Stand:
The Ikea Plant Stand is the perfect holder for all your extra materials and art supplies. Also, great for a farmhouse theme and is an Ikea must-have.
3. Ikea Sensory Table
Need a sensory bin? A place to store your manipulatives? A mom that needs to hide all the kid’s clutter? If you said yes to any of those questions this is a must on your Ikea shopping list. This item is sure to make for an easy and quick clean-up. With this table, you can fit the Trofast Storage box underneath the tabletop with different depths.4. Ikea Kallax Bookshelves
Next, the Kallax shelves make the best storage space for a library. You can turn them vertical or horizontal. They also come with doors, bins, drawers, or baskets. The possibilities are endless on these shelves.5. Ikea Pegboard
The Skadis pegboard can make your guided reading table clean by placing all your materials on it. This is on the Ikea shopping list but be sure to add any extra accessories you want like clips, bins, shelves, and the lesson planner holder. This can be used by teachers, students, or both!6. Ikea Rail:
If you have limited space especially on your walls look no further. The Sunnersta rail has been useful in my classroom when it comes to storage space. Also, it is the ultimate Ikea item because I have used it in many ways. Like under my bulletin board to hold the calendar pieces and in my art center to hold buckets of art supplies. Check out all the different uses here in my Ikea Classroom Hacks post.7. Ikea Trofast Bins:
Next, the Trofast storage system comes in a variety of shapes and is versatile. There are different frames depending on how many bins you need and there are multiple bin sizes with different depths. Therefore, these can be used to hold paper, centers or games.8. Ikea Side Table:
If you are wanting to incorporate flexible seating in the classroom, the Ikea Lack side table is the perfect place to begin. This table can also be used during center time or turned into a Lego table for STEM. Click here to see the Lego Table.9. Ikea Recycling Bins:
During my first two years of teaching I didn’t have cubbies for my students to put their backpacks or lunch boxes in. It was hard to find a solution for this but the Sortera recycling bin was the perfect place for my students to put their lunch boxes. This item was on my Ikea shopping list because they also stack on top of each other to save even more space.
10. Ikea Children’s Carpet:
The last item on my Ikea Shopping List is the Storabo rug from the kid’s section because not only is this a steal at $10 but it goes along perfectly for center time. This is at my block center and was used when teaching community helpers and road signs!
Shopping List Below
Lastly, I’ve included a Teacher Shopping List for an Ikea Classroom that has these 10 items. Click the photo to access the shopping list that has prices, SKU numbers, and a reference on how to use these in a classroom.
