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 would love that amazing paper cutter! Always so many things to cut!
I would love to have the binding tool…never thought about having one at home!
I would LOVE a binding machine! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a fun giveaway. The paper cutter and laminator would be great for creating visuals and social stories.
I would love the paper cutter, I hate irregular borders lol!!!
Thanks
The binding machine! I already have a laminator and totally agree must have!
I have the sharpener and the laminator. Defintely great tools that I use daily!! I would love the cutter. The one here at our school does not work well-the handle is broken. I love to have the cutter to share with my kindergarten team so we can make books for our students .
I would love the laminator. Right now during distance learning I feel like I am laminating more than ever and my current laminator is definitely wearing down
I’d love to win the home laminator for an amazing upgrade to using clear contact paper like I’ve done since i was a little girl! 😂
I would love to win the stapler. As a teacher there are 2 things I love to do: cut and staple. My principal used to tell jokes how we show up to meetings with something to cut or something to put together and staple. In addition, what a lovely stapler it is! I don’t know about you, but I am always given the cheap ones that break from school.