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?
All of them are Wonderful Tools!!! I would be happy with any of them! Thank you for your generosity!!!
So many great choices! Especially during remote teaching, but I think I am leaning towards the laminator.
I agree with you on all these supplies! I have and use all frequently, except for the laminator. For that I have to rely on the two very old ones we have at school. They take forever to warm up and sometimes destroy my work by “chewing” it up! So a laminator would be a great addition to my school supplies!
I would pick the paper cutter- i underestimated how useful that would be as we transitioned into home schooling!
I love this idea. This is very thoughtful. I would love the laminator. Teaching my grandson at home and this would be very helpful.
I agree with you about finding the perfect sharpener. After 20 years, I am STILL searching for it! The best one I have found so far is actually an old school style one but it never fails to sharpen perfectly. Problem is, you get tired fast if you are sharpening a lot of pencils. I LOVE my laminator and I have the same one. I am not sure it still works though since my kitties knocked over a snowglobe and it broke and the water went all over and into the laminator box.
I agree with you! The old school ones are the best, but do make your hands tired! 🙂 And I’m glad you love the laminator and I hope it still works!
I am a gramma of a 4 year old now but a former Montessori aide and office manager. All these items are sooo important!
I would love a binding machine to make more adapted books! I find adapted books work better for my students when we try to do a read aloud.
These top 5 supplies are awesome!
Wow! You are so generous! I would love the paper cutter!
This laminator has been in my Amazon cart!