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?
I have a laminator and it is a must to complete work at home for the class. I would choose the pencil sharpener because we use the fat pencils in class and it is hard to find a good sharpener for them.
I would love the laminator! I take worksheets I use a lot, or games that I can add to my morning bins and laminate them so I can use them year after year.
I would love the binding machine! I teach K reading, and we like making class books. Each student has their own book box, so I could make class sets that way!!
Love your blog, it is always useful information
I would love the laminator. I teach Kinder and am always making center games and activities that need to be laminated. I’ve never had a home laminator but I could see how it would be convenient!
I would love the binding machine to help make my social stories for my special education students!
The paper cutter would be my first choice! This is a great list!
Thank you so much for the chance to win a binding machine!
I homeschool and use our laminator SO much more than I thought I would!!
I would love the binding machine. This has always been a great idea for students to keep their great work together that may be saved for a while.