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?
My first choice would be the stapler, but a binding machine would be awesome also! I have the other things already and you are so right about them being so necessary!
I don’t see my post from earlier so here is another one.
Thank you for being so generous.
I would love the paper cutter.
May God bless you.
These are all AMAZING!! The binder is my favorite!
Awesome giveaway! I would LOVE the laminator! I laminate so many activities for my kiddos but I have to wait to get to work to do it! It would save me so much time if I had my own!
Binding machine
Such a hard choice lol but I would love the paper cutter. We usually always cut things by hand since we moved offices.
I would love the laminator! I never realized how much time I get back when I can reuse items over and over again for years.
That is SO true!
I love having an laminator in my classroom. I would really like the paper cutter or the binding machine.
Amazing giveaway! These are brilliant!
Pencil Sharpener would be great, I am always borrowing one from the office. =) Our School supplies the rest….