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?
Would love to win the binder! My most used item currently is my laminator!
I have a mini paper cutter. The regular sized paper cutter would be great!
Thank you!
we have both preschool and school age kiddos in our care and with so many different ages and abilities we are constantly buying supplies for learning and crafting. Just purchasing those supplies leaves no money for me to purchase some of the more expensive items that would help us tremendously preserving and binding projects for them to keep and reuse.
I thank you so very much for all of your amazing ideas and plans, you have helped us more times than I can count.
My laminator was the most handy tool ever – until it broke! In desperate desire for a new one. They really are a must in every house!
All of the essentials! Love this!
I just started homeschooling one of my great grandsons and a laminator would be a most useful tool. Thank you for this opportunity.
I would like to win because I have been wanting a laminator for my classroom.
All of these are great! I’ve found my laminator very useful. I’ve had my eye on a book binding machine since I plan on putting together a lot of books. Thanks for the recommendations!
I teach high needs special education. We go through supplies like crazy. One of my students this year is into taking and pulling anything he can get his hands on into pieces.
This is great! I would love both the laminator and binding machine. I waste so much ink and paper reprinting.
The binding machine is great for making student books and for organizing my materials.
It was tough to make a choice!
Thank you and happy holidays!