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 love my laminator and I always borrow a cutter. I have never tried a book binder. I make a ton of classroom books with the kids’ creations but they always fall apart in a 3-ring binder. This may be the solution I have always needed!
In desperate need of a laminator! Lol Thank you for your generous giveaways!
Having an option to bind things would be great in my classroom area for home schooling.
Thanks for the Echo Dot classroom use suggestions. Look forward to trying them.
The paper cutter would be so nice to have! I have a laminator that I’ve had for close to 15 years and I still use it all the time!
I would love to have a laminator at home to help save my materials and protect them
I would love the laminator for homeschooling and preserving flashcards or posters that we use daily.
Thank you❤
I love the idea of a laminator to create games, activites and manipulatives for students to use. Items van be wiped down and kept clean. It helps to save paper and kids love to learn by playing the games and activties. I am a school supply junkie like most teachers. I can use anything but the lamintor would be my #1.
Great top 5’s. I could use a heavy duty stapler. I typically use binder clips.
I love them all.
All of these items are awesome, but I’d be most excited to win the book binder. Visual schedules, social stories, and high contrast books are just a few things I’d make!