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 would like Kathythe binding machine.
I would love to have a paper cutter. It is so useful.
Oh what fun! Thank you for the chance to win. 🙂 I hope to win the binding machine.
The home laminator would be so helpful! We would use it all the time!
I’d love to win the binding machine as I love making packets and calendars and books for my nanny kid
When teaching special education – you can NEVER have enough pencil sharpeners!!!!
This is a great Giveaway for all caregivers. I would love to win the Binding Machine to create workbooks for children. It would keep their work organized and easier for teachers to monitor their progress.
A binding machine would really take my handbook and toddler busy books to the next level.. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that before haha. Thank you for these great tips!
The laminator would be so incredibly helpful for my STEM classroom. I see over 600 students so keeping everything neat and using less paper would be wonderful!
I would like the paper cutter or the laminator or the binding machine. These are such great tools, its hard to pick just one!