My Top 10 Favorite Teacher Resources

We all have our favorite teacher resources. Since I’ve been teaching, I’ve acquired quite the collection of teacher supplies and materials. In fact, when I moved schools last year I realized just how much I had. I am FAR from a hoarder, but it was still shocking to see how many teacher materials I had accumulated in just 14 years. However, I also realized that there were a few supplies that stood out above the rest. I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 favorite teacher supplies that I don’t know how I would teach without!

Electric Hole Punch

I didn’t buy an electric hole punch until last summer, and I can’t tell you how much I regret waiting to make the purchase! My students have binders for their morning work, so I punch holes in their morning work for the binders. When I’m punching five or six pages at a time, this takes forever! I can easily prepare a class set of papers within seconds. It’s battery operated and light, so I can keep it in my desk drawer. I purchased my hole punch from Amazon (of course).

Long Arm Stapler

My students are always amazed with my fancy stapler. I create a lot of booklets, and I love being able to staple exactly on the crease, so I don’t lose valuable work space. This is also great when I staple things to large pieces of construction paper. I found this on Amazon too.

Sticky Notes

Sticky notes are probably at the tip top of my list. I use sticky notes for my own personal notes, book marks, anchor charts, reading and math lessons, and more! I almost always have at least one in my pocket and another attached my computer.

Pretty Pens and Markers

It’s a scientific fact that grading papers is much easier when you’re using a pretty flair pen. Okay, maybe it’s not so scientific, but I know I prefer using them! I also love using Mr. Sketch markers for my anchor charts. They’re bright, pretty, and they smell good! Definitely one of my favorite teacher supplies.

3M Hooks/Rings

These hooks can be found all over my classroom! I use them to hang my anchor charts and my standards. I also use them for things like clipboards and my “helper of the day”.  They’re so simple, cheap, and effective.

Mavalus Tape

I don’t know that I could live without this. Seriously. If you have cinderblock walls, this is a need. It’s the only thing I use that actually sticks (and stays) to the walls. It’s not cheap, so I save it for my own use and don’t give it to students to use. I buy mine here.

Hot Glue Gun

When I set up my classroom, my hot glue gun in invaluable. I have one where I can pull the cord from the gun. It only stays hot for a minute or two, but it’s so nice for when I’m climbing on desks all around my classroom. I am super careful to scrape the glue from the wall whenever I take something down, because I don’t like it stuck to my walls.

Laminator

I’ve been using my laminator (the top one) for years. To share a link with you, I looked for it on Amazon, and apparently it’s discontinued. I guess that shows how long I’ve had mine. I use it All. OF. The. Time. In fact, I have one for home and school! It looks like there is a new model available, but I’m use mine as long as it lasts.

Binders

Yes, I am all for digital planning. I even wrote an entire blog post about how I’ll be creating my curriculum map and lesson plans digitally this year. BUT, I still love my 3-ring binders. I have them organized more ways than I care to admit.

Chocolate

Need I say more! Whenever I’m particularly stressed or need a little lift me up, there isn’t anything quite like a piece of chocolate. Dark chocolate seems to do the trick for me!