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?
The cutting board! This would save so much time and make sure that I have straight lines when I’m cutting their school photos to give to family.
I would love either the paper cutter or the stapler as I use both all the time and the ones that we have at school aren’t the best. I use them to get our Intervention materials ready for all the groups that we have. Thank you for the opportunity.
I would love to win the laminator.
I would love the paper cutter!
Ooh, that binder is amazing!!
I would love the laminator!
I would LOVE the binding machine so I could make books for each of my kids artwork each year to save for when they are older!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wonderful idea! Would love any of those items + sharpies!
I would love the paper cutter or laminator! Both are great items that would get a ton of use!
I love to have the laminator, the one at my work always eats what I need to laminate and it would be a lot easier if I had my own one to take home and so that I don’t have to share with the rest of the school as working in the nursery and all the display and work I have to laminate would be easier to have my own one