A Length of Rope. A cheap length of rope can be used in many fun ways. Held at a height kids can jump over or limbo under it to collect the correct flashcard or object (for little ones just lie the rope on the floor for them to jump over). To teach left/right lie the rope down the center of the room, have Ss stand over it legs either side. T shouts left and the Ss jump to the left, etc.
Beanbags. Hand-sized bean bags (such as the ones shown here) are a great classroom supply, especially for teaching action, body and color vocabulary. Instructions such as the following can be used: "Put a (green) beanbag on your head", "Put a (yellow) beanbag between your knees", "Jump over the (red) beanbag", "Pick up the (blue) beanbag", "Throw the (purple) beanbag to a friend", etc.
Blindfold Activities (1). A blindfold is a great teaching supply to have (a cotton scarf is fine) as kids love to be blindfolded. There are lots of activities you can do with a blindfold: for question practice have Ss stand in a circle with one S in the center wearing the blindfold. Spin him/her around a few times and have him ask the nearest S a question. When the S answers the blindfolded S must guess who it is. Blindfolds can be used for fun "Where are you?" "I'm here" games, and for giving directions: to find a hidden object give directions to the blindfolded S, such as "Go forward (3 steps); go back, turn left, turn right".
Blindfold Activities (2). Blindfolds can be used in many fun ways - I use ones that airlines give out for sleeping. For younger kids have Ss stand in a circle with the blindfolded student in the center. Spin him/her around a few times and have him/her approach the nearest student to ask general questions in order to guess his/her identity. Also, have blindfold Ss guess objects by feeling or even food by tasting. Another use is to practice giving directions - the blindfolded S is directed around the classroom by his/her partner to reach a target.
Calendars. Have a big, colorful calendar on your classroom wall. At the beginning of each class have your Ss point out the correct date and tell you the day and date in English: "Today is Monday the 4th of August". Try doing this quick activity each class.
Classroom Posters. Posters on your classroom wall can be used for much more than making the room look colorful. For young students you can have them find different colors, letters and words on your posters. Play touch: T says "Everyone, touch red / the letter 'd' / the word "elephant" / etc"; students run to the posters find the correct color/letter/word to touch.
Glitter. Kids just love using glitter with their drawings - it can really liven up a picture. By using a glue stick students can draw shapes and objects, sprinkle glitter over the glue and then lift up the picture so the unwanted glitter falls off. Some glitter usage examples: Weather pictures (yellow glitter sun, blue glitter rain, rainbow glitter!), stars and moon, Christmas pictures, glitter face pictures, glittery Easter eggs, glitter snow scenes (glue figures to the inside of a jar lid, put water and glitter into a jar, close the lid and shake), etc.
Play Doh Recipe. Play Doh (see picture here) is such a useful supply, especially for younger students. It can be used for making food and animals, teaching colors and even used to make alphabet shapes. You can buy it at most toy stores but it can be easily made - either before class or during class as an activity. Here is a worksheet recipe that can be used to make play doh in your class - click here.
Stop Watch Activities. A stop watch is a great classroom supply. It can be used to add an element of competition to activities (e.g. put the alphabet in order in less than 1 minute) and Ss can try and beat their previous best times in following weeks. It is also a good tool for teaching "How long does it take" - set up various activities for Ss to complete and time them (e.g. How long does it take you to count to 100, say the alphabet, run around the room 10 times, write your address, etc.).