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?
Ugh clicked enter too soon. I’d love the laminator because I’ve been known to use contact paper, ha!
You are so generous thanks for the opportunity! Had such a hard time deciding! Decided on the laminator.
Thank you for the 12 days of giveaways. This is very generous of you!
I’ve used all of these in my classroom and at home with my own children. The stapler and pencil sharpener are the items I don’t currently own.
This would be fabulous to own these items!
Thank You, Teaching Mama!!!
OMG I would love to have the binder AND the long stapler…but the binder is what i have always wanted!!!!
Having a paper cutter would be so helpful in my kindergarten classroom. I spent a good amount of time cutting paper with scissors and a paper cutter would help things go faster.
Having a paper cutter would be so helpful in my kindergarten classroom. I spent a good amount of time cutting paper with scissors and a paper cutter would help things go faster.
I would love a paper cutter. We use little paper books all the time, so it would be nice to have a paper cutter right in my room.
I would love the binding machine! I have a special needs child and this would be amazing for creating social stories and checklists that would help him function better!