5 Must-Have Teaching Supplies
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Before I became a teacher, I underestimated how much work teaching would be and how much of my own money I would spend on my classroom and students! Teachers put so much time, money, and love into teaching and they all deserve a pay raise! Now that I’m a homeschool mom, I am also putting in so much time and money into teaching my three boys.
Over the years, I’ve used various tools to make teaching easier.
Today I’m sharing my top five teaching supplies. Of course, you could buy lots of other supplies, but these are my must-haves!
Top 5 Teaching Supplies
#1 – Home Laminator
I have used my Scotch Thermal Laminator for over 7 years and it’s still working great! I use it to laminate any printables I want to use with dry-erase markers or other printed items that I want to be more durable, such as printable games. Having this in my home is a game-changer and saves me money! Even my husband used it the other day for work! 😉
The one I purchased in 2013 is no longer available, but the one that is most similar is this one.
#2 – Binding Machine
I know this one might surprise you, but I love my binding machine! I have used this so many times! It’s great for making journals, packets, small booklets, and even my handprint calendar. It is also super easy to use.
#3 – Pencil Sharpener
Investing in a good pencil sharpener is a must! I’ve gone through some pretty cheap pencil sharpeners and it’s so frustrating spending money on something that breaks! This Xacto pencil sharpener is great for home or the classroom!
#4 – Stapler
Getting a good, heavy-duty stapler is so helpful! I love this Swingline one because you can staple a lot of pages at once!
#5 – Paper Cutter
So many printables for early childhood require cutting! I love using this paper cutter to save time. It makes cutting a breeze!
Of course, there are many more supplies I could add to this list. These are just my top 5!
What is a must-have for you?
I would either love the pencil sharpener or the binding machine. I have been working on making a lot of social stories and task books for my special ed kids and I never have a sharpener. lol
I’d love the binding machine to put together books and materials for my teaching and books created by my students!
I would love to have the laminator. I agree a home laminator is a must have for teachers, especially kinder teachers. I need this to hold up from the multiple hands handling & playing with all the games/activities I make from the great ideas I get from you!
This is a fantastic giveaway! I would choose the paper cutter. I use a lot of task cards, login cards, etc. so having one in my room would come in VERY handy. It would save me a great deal of time that I spend in the teacher’s lounge. 🙂
Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
Happy holidays!
I would LOVE a binding machine!! I am preparing to teach preschool this next year (after a long break 😉 and have lots of plans to make lots of books, calendars, etc!! 🙂
THESE ARE GREAT!
I agree with all of these! I have been using my laminator since 2018 and absolutely love it!! By far my favorite! I would love to have the binding machine to make better books for my daughter!
So nice of you to offer this wonderful giveaway.
Thank you 😊
ANY OF THE 4 WOULD BE A WONDERFUL TREAT! I JUST BOUGHT THE SCOTCH LAMINATOR AND LOVE IT! A SECOND ONE JUST MAKES ME DREAM OF THE SPEED I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET MY LAMINATING DONE! i WOULD LIVE TO HAVE MY OWB PAPER CUTTER INSTEAD OF THE SHARED ONE, WELL, MAYBE i WOULD SHARE IT. (LOL) THE BINDER HAS MY EYES BUGGING OUT! I WOULD LOVE TO USE IT FOR MAKING BOOKS FOR MY STUDENTS AND FOR PARENTS TOO!
Thank you for all your fabulous ideas! It takes a village…. 🙂
I would LOVE a binding machine to make our special projects into books. Thank you bunches!!