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?
This is so awesome that you are doing this! Thank you!
The binding machine would be wonderful! I can think of so many things I could do with it.
I am torn between the mega stapler and the pencil sharpener. I have access to the other tools but would love either of these. Thank you for the giveaway chance!
I love giveaways! My daughter (who is also a teacher) “stole” my paper cutter and I would love to win a replacement! It had so many uses.
Would love the laminator! My daughter is 4 and I’m planning to homeschool her.
I would love to win that swingline stapler for my at home school corner.
Would love to win the pencil sharpener for my classroom!! Thank you for having a giveaway!!
Though I can definitely see the advantage to all of these I would most like to get a laminator as I am constantly finding myself wanting to laminate so that I can reuse the materials and so that they wont be destroyed the first time that my preschoolers use them.
I would like to win the paper cutter. Many of the things I print out to use with my developmentally delayed preschoolers need to be cut apart and the paper cutter would definitely give my old, tired hands a break from using scissors, not to mention the time saved cutting things out.
Thanks for the giveaway! These would all be wonderful! 💕💕