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 amazing items. I would love any of them as we are very limited here where I teach. Then being out in a portable makes things so difficult to have to go to the main building for laminating and use of other items we may need.
I would love to have a book binder. We are always making classroom books and I am trying to figure out how to put them together To hold up against 3 year olds. My top 5 items used in my classroom are laminator, dry erase markers, a stapler that opens all the way, markers and tissues.
I would love the stapler…or the paper cutter 🙂
I would love any. The paper cutter would be nice!
I would love to win the laminator!
The laminator 😍
These are all great homeschool needs but love the binder machine the best!!
Definitely the paper cutter would be my choice.
I have to say that a laminator is a must in my home school. It provides for so many options!
I would love the bonding machine! What a great idea!
That binder machine is dreamy!!!! It would be such a blessing!!