Having iced coffee, your lunch, and snacks at your fingertips? Yes, please! A mini fridge for classrooms can be a game changer for its convenience and functionality. Plus, it can help keep you on track with health goals to store more fresh, healthy snacks in your classroom. We’ve found all the best mini fridge options. However, we know not all schools allow mini fridges, so we also have some amazing lunch box options for your snacks.
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AstroAI Mini Fridge Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer
Make all of your pink mini fridge dreams come true! As a bonus, this fridge doubles as a cooler and warmer. The 6-can capacity is perfect for a few of your favorite snacks and drinks.
Price: under $40
Buy it: AstroAI Mini Fridge Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer/Amazon
Image Source: @pencilscrayonscoffeeohmy
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Frigidaire Stainless Steel Mini Fridge Platinum Series
This style mini fridge is available in varying sizes from 1.8 cu ft as shown to 4.6 cu ft. This option has door and shelf storage with a small freezer compartment. It’s the best option if you want something mid-sized!
Price: under $140
Buy it: Frigidaire Stainless Steel Mini Fridge Platinum Series/Amazon
Frigidaire 6-Can Mini Retro Beverage Fridge
How adorable is this mini retro fridge? Finding the right size mini fridge for classrooms can be a challenge since they take up valuable space. This one is small enough to fit on top of a classroom shelf or cart as shown and adds so much convenience to your teacher life.
Price: under $40
Buy it: Frigidaire 6-Can Mini Retro Beverage Fridge/Target
Image Source: @lifewlittlelearners
Sunbeam Double Door Black Mini Fridge
Make all of your snack combinations possible! There’s plenty of room for your favorite dips and dressings in this two-door cooler. With separate fridge and freezer space, you can plan out lunches and leave emergency snacks and drinks in your classroom.
Price: under $200
Buy it: Sunbeam Double Door Black Mini Fridge/Target
Smeg Retro Style Series Compact Cooler
Smeg appliances can get pricey, but if you love their look and appreciate the quality, it’s worth the splurge. They boast some cool features typically not included in mini fridges, such as adjustable glass shelving, an LED internal light, automatic defrost, and electronic temperature control. How cool would this look in your classroom?
Price: $1000
Buy it: Smeg Retro Style Series Compact Cooler/Amazon
Image Source: @primarydrama
RCA Single Door Platinum Mini Fridge
If you’re looking for a larger mini fridge without breaking the bank, this one is for you. Features include fridge and freezer space, energy-saving power, and large capacity. It also comes in purple, blue, orange, green, and red (how fun)! A reviewer noted, “I ordered this fridge for my classroom. I was amazed, it is perfect…everyone that comes into my room asks how I got it that color.”
Price: under $200
Buy it: RCA Single Door Platinum Mini Fridge/Amazon
GE Double-Door Mini Fridge and Freezer
Make your fridge a part of the learning environment! Add fun letter magnets, display signs, or highlight a recent lesson poster. Plus, you can fit tall bottles and bigger items in this more spacious fridge. It also has a freezer section for ice cubes or your favorite frozen treat.
Price: $300
Buy it: GE Double-Door Mini Fridge and Freezer/Amazon
Image Source: @Newton3rdAES
Sunbeam 1.7 Cu. Ft. Mini Refrigerator
Imagine covering this with cute stickers or magnets. It’ll fit right into your classroom! It has enough space to toss your lunch bag on a shelf in the morning, but isn’t too bulky. One reviewer said, “Perfect size for under my desk-superb temperature ability-made my bottled pop nice and icy! Not too loud, at all. For the price, I highly recommend this mini fridge!”
Price: $110
Buy it: Sunbeam 1.7 Cu. Ft. Mini Refrigerator/Target
Whirlpool 4.3 cu ft Mini Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Another great full-sized mini fridge, this option includes an 8-can dispenser, 2-liter bottle storage, and a slide-out glass shelf. A happy purchaser said, “This size is perfect, it’s slightly higher than counter height and doesn’t take much room. It looked gorgeous in stainless steel. It started right up, cooled quickly and has plenty of the kind of space that makes it perfect when you just need a little refrigerator with a freezer.”
Price: under $200
Buy it: Whirlpool 4.3 cu ft Mini Refrigerator Stainless Steel/Target
Purchase a used mini fridge
If you don’t have the budget to purchase a new mini fridge, consider checking out eBay or Facebook marketplace, where you can find a great mini fridge for classrooms at a more affordable cost. This teacher spruced up an old fridge with some fun, pink contact paper!
Image Source: @techteachandme
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