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 all great! I would love the laminator.
Thank you for the drawing!!
I would love the binding machine. Already thinking of ideas for it. I didn’t know that even existed. Happy Holidays! This is so sweet of you to do!
I’m always looking for a good pencil sharpener!
I would love the laminator. I have one and it is on it’s last leg because I use it so much!
I think I would use the paper cutter the most!
All would be great tools to have. You have picked some really good ones.
I would love to have the binding machine or the paper cutter more so the paper cutter.
I would love the binding machine! To bind books and packets for my remote students would be easy and convenient
Oh how exciting and would definitely love to win! 😃
I’m not at teacher but I work at a school and I can guarantee this is all very beneficial. My parents were immigrants and their highest education was Elementary, unfortunately my siblings and I did not have help with our homework and never had a story read to us before bed time. As a mother of a Kindergartner and a 2 year old, I THANK YOU very greatly for all that you have provided, I hope to give my kids everything and as nice as it would be to give them materialistic stuff, I’d prefer to give all the educational help they need to see them succeed higher than what I can. I hope to win one device in particular, it would benefit me in helping my little ones go above and beyond.