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 LOVE a binding machine. So many uses both at school and at home.
I would love to win any of these prizes, but my top pick would be a binding machine! This would be perfect for my son’s speech therapy papers and social stories!
I would love to have the paper cutter. Not having to run to the workroom and leave my class would be wonderful!!
A lamiator would solve so many problems ours at school is always breaking
I have always wanted to have my own laminator! Would be such a time saver.
I’d love to win because a laminator would help me out so much! I have so many printables for the kiddos activities and lessons. A laminator would be really a blessing! Thanks! Happy Holidays!!
I would absolutely LOVE a binding machine. We make Kid Journals in Kindergarten and the staples do not hold them together for a month at a time. I have been looking for a good binding machine for quite some time.
Thank you!!
This is amazing! I would agree with all of these. The only one I don’t have is a binder. It would be awesome to win this because I could organize ALL the things and make my own folders!
Being able to laminate without getting the key and being able to do small things without wasting so much extra film would be amazing.
I have 3 out of the 5 you have listed. I teach Kindergarten and have purchased 4 laminators in the past 8 years. I always have 1 at home and 1 at school. Having an extra laminator is so helpful. You are so generous!