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 work with special needs students and spend a lot of my money. A great purchase was a heavy duty three hole punch as I can have the student use their shoulder girdle and press it! That’s where writing starts. I would love the laminator in order be able to use page over and over. Dry erase CRAYONS are the best- but I have to buy those too!
I would love to win a binder. I love using them to make social stories for children. I even book bind books they make about their own feelings
I teach preschool in Arkansas. Any of these materials would be so beneficial to help me!
This would be an awesome addition to my supplies wish list! Thank you for sharing!
I would love the heavy duty stapler to help put together books for my kindergarten students.
Great items
I teach Special Needs Students and any one of these great items would be a game changer in my classroom!! I would love to win one of these prizes!!
I have a laminator that I use ALL the time. I would love to have my own paper cutter though. Thanks
I’m a long term sub in a small lutheran elementary and I am enjoying this new challenging job with my 1st and 2nd graders. Everyday is a learning experience.
The laminator would come in handy to make reusable worksheets
I need the binder. That would help so much! I have the rest 🙂