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?
As fast as my kiddos go through pencils-I would LOVE to have a nicer pencil sharpener.
I was just looking at binding machines for my school! This I would be so fun to win!
I love the power stapler!! Staplers these days just aren’t made sturdy enough!
I would love to win a paper cutter so that I am able to work on my things easier at home and even in my room instead of having to go down to the copy room where the paper cutter is to work on things.
Love this!
I would love to have another laminator!
I absolutely love my laminator and would love to have a binding machine so I can create even more for the children I work with. It would be a life changer. Thanks so much for doing this, it’s awesome.
Thank you so much. These are great items.
I use my laminator so much I am worried it isn’t going to last much longer! A must when working with preschoolers.
First time homeschooling momma here! I feel so accomplished some days but others are so hard. It would really help if I had the right equipment for making my son’s classroom feel like more of a real school experience. Thank you for the chance to win!