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?
What a nice giveaway!! I agree with all five of your must haves as a Pre-K teacher too. I don’t have a good stapler, so would love to have a nice one like that!!
ID love the laminator!
I do a lot of dry erase with my daughter
Thank you for sharing!!!
The laminator would be amazing, especially since I am working from home and don’t have access to a laminator anymore!
I would love to have this paper cutter! I have access to a laminator or I would pick that first haha. This is a great list! Love your blog!
I would love to win the laminator. I just got my teaching degree in Early Childhood Education in May of this year. I am a new teacher and would greatly appreciate a laminator for my classroom.
Yes please I the give away. So need them
The paper cutter! 🙂
These all look so amazing! I am a first time homeschooling mama and we are currently serving as missionaries in the Amazon of Peru. So I don’t have any of these nifty tools. If I do win it will be a tough choice between the Laminator and the Binder. But we plan to be visiting the States in April for furlough and have a US address!
This list is spot on! I use my school laminator because the scotch ones seem to small for all the laminating that I do.
I already own everything else but the binding machine….I saw a kids-made calendar project that I wanted to try this year but it required a binding machine… Maybe for next year?