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?
Great giveaway! I would love to have the binder.
The binding machine 🙂
Laminating was always my favorite as a teacher!! I’d love one for home school!!
I would love the laminator or the paper cutter. They are all great products!
I so agree with your wisdom and insight into the top five teaching tools! I would love a laminator. It would be such a help and timesaver.
I would love the book binder. I love making class books and then sending them home for the students to “read” them to their families. Right now i just use rings. To have the books bound would make them last longer.
Darlene Sutton
Thank you for sharing this! I didn’t know about the book binder! That’s what I’d choose to add to our classroom.
Eeee, so hard to choose. That laminator and the binding machine are dreamy!
I love love all of the items. but I would absolutely love a heavy duty stapler.
My laminator is a trusty companion. I use it all of the time to give resources a longer lifespan. I would love all of the other resources you have listed in this blog post. All would be a boon to me and save me time. I especially like the idea of having a heavy duty stapler as my staplers really struggle to do the job at times.