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?
The pencil sharpener. So many of my students are particular about their pencils.
I would love the binding machine. It would be so useful to be able to make booklets for my students. Thanks for all your teaching materials, they are my go to!
I would love these items as I work with PreK special needs kiddos. Everything needs to be laminated and made toddler proof!
I would love to win the laminator!
The binding machine is super cool! I’d love to have one of those!
I would love the binder . my preK students love to become little authors and make class books, I would love to be able to provide better journals for the class as well.
I would love the binder or pencil sharpener.
Any of these item would be great but I think the laminator or stapler would be my favorite.
I would love the binding machine!
I would love the pencil sharpener! My 5yo uses the larger size ticonderoga pencils and I haven’t been able to find a sharpener that fits them as well as our regular pencils!