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 binding would be so nice for making books and putting projects together
You have some awesome must have supplies listed! I think I would use the Laminator the most. I am always needing things laminated and we are not allowed to use ours at school. So sometimes it can take days before the lady is able to complete.
I so need that stapler… Please…
I would love the laminator for making reusable worksheets 🙂
I have busted so many staplers while making black line books, I’d love the stapler. It looks pretty heavy duty!
I would love to win the laminator for our homeschool! It would be so handy to have one of my own instead of taking my projects to a public school or library to have them do it for me.
I have almost all these items and agree! I would love to have my own binding machine.
I would appreciate and like win a laminator. We do a lot of folder games, with special needs.
I am challenged between two of them. It would either be the laminator or the pencil sharpener. The laminator is always good for all of the bulletin boards and wall designs I create. BUT… a good pencil sharpener is always essential. It seems they continue to always break or are so loud the class jumps every time someone has to sharpen a pencil. I would definitely have to go with the pencil sharpener. Keep it simple!
Oh, I need a good paper cutter. Mine is at the end of it’s life!