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?
Thanks, what a great idea! My pick would be the binder.
I use the laminator the most in order to be able to clean the materials I use after every use. The binder would be my 2nd choice because we create so many class books for our class library.
What a fun idea – thank you!
I love the idea of a home laminator to make things durable and dry-erasable!
Binding machine for sure!! The others are great tools also!!
I would pick the laminator for sure!! I miss having access to the laminator at school.
My kids would love the book binder to make books and share them with others! Also would be such a great resource for our co-op preschool 🙂 Thanks for your kindness and generosity!
I’d love to have a laminator!
A laminator is a must, for sure! I actually bought one last year with a straight edge cutter attached to it. I would love to have a binding machine. I think It would prove very useful for in classroom projects, portfolios, of journals! It could also be useful with my 4 year old’s many drawings!
Love this! I would love the binding machine or the laminator!
I’d want the paper cutter! No more scissors
These are all great resources. I would love to have the book binder. I currently have this on my wish list.