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?
A binder would be awesome to have students make their own books that they would write.
I would love the binding machine! Whenever we want something bound, we usually take it to Office Max or Staples. Having my own would be so convenient, especially for homeschooling my little one.
Great giveaway! Since I already have my laminator (that I LOVE) I would LOVE the binding machine!
Oh a binding machine is such a great idea!
Oh, my! For a crafter and a Gramma homeschooling 6 year old twins girls, a laminator would be a dream come true! Oh, what we could find that needs laminating! Thank you for all the hard work you invest to support those of us that are filling our days with teaching and filling our nights with lesson plans!
I would love to win the laminator! It seems like the perfect addition to any homeschool space!
I wholeheartedly agree with your choices! I’d love the paper cutter. I have a smaller one that will do a page or two at once, but I love the style you included for doing larger batches at once.
These items are all great! I would select the laminator for my class. You can never laminate enough. LOL.
The big stapler is something I could use! I print little books for the kids that need to be stapled and my old one is not always up to the job!
Hello! I would love the paper cutter as I am always making supplies for my classroom and it would be a life saver rather using scissors all the time.