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?
These are generous giveaways!!! I would love either the laminating machine or the book binding machine:)
I love my laminator, but I spend so much time cuttingout the things I laminate! The paper cutter would be amazing to have!
I would love the binding machine! That’s been on my want list for several months now. You have so many great teaching supplies, I use my laminator weekly!
Thank you for doing this giveaway.
As an OT in early intervention I would LOVE the laminator. In our preschool developmental classrooms we are constantly making communication pics, tracing pages, etc. Having to wait for stuff is hard!
I would love the paper cutter!
Paper cutter would be wonderful. Even the laminator. Thanks for sharing
I would love to win the binding machine or the paper cutter. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
Hmmm so hard to pick because they all look amazing! I guess the swing line stapler is something I would use the most! My staplers never seem to do the job!
YES! A laminator would be a great thing to have at home!
I LOVE the binding machine!!! I’m usually making class books, individual work books for differentiation, and even kid-friendly photo albums for the classroom!
Being virtual, I’ve moved them into Google Slides so everyone can see them and be a part, but I do miss the books and seeing their excitement to read a shared book with friends.