Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Terrific Teacher Finds

I HAVE to share my recent purchase with you.  It is one of those HAVE to have teacher tools that will help me when I work on school stuff at home.  I know you know the "at night, on the weekend, during the summer" school stuff I am talking about:-).
It is a laminator!  I got it at Wal-Mart for $27.   It was located in the office supply section, near the electric pencil sharpeners.
Here is a pic of the box:

And here is a picture of it in action:
Wal-Mart has laminating sheets.  There were 50 for $14 (I think), but Sam's Club has this box:

There were 200 sheets in the box for $21.  They are not the Scotch brand, but seem to work just as well as the Scotch ones.

Here is a little hint if you purchase one:  Hold down the power button for a few seconds to turn it on!

Well, I am off to cut things out until bedtime;-).

Link up your finds with Fun in Room 4B!


Meredith

14 comments:

  1. I have a laminator, too, and it's an AMAZING addition to my educational materials!! Glad you love yours :]

    Sara
    Miss V's Busy Bees

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  2. The laminator is on my must buy list!! I have been wanting one for a while now & I think I just should splurge & buy it!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  3. I have a different laminator, but I always buy those sheets! They are so cheap and work GREAT!!

    I just nominated you for a blog award. Go to my page to check it out :)

    Katie
    Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

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  4. I've been wanting one for awhile too. Glad to hear it's worth the investment! :)

    NotJustChild'sPlay

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  5. Oh my! Dangerous!!!!! I would have to hide that purchase from the hubby!!! We are lucky enough to have an office aide who laminates & then cuts out everything for us at school...and pretty much unlimited laminating, but I would still have WAY to much fun if I had a laminator of my own at home!
    We are now following you and would love it if you stop by sometime!
    Katie & Lisen
    wearesecondgradesmartypants.blogspot.com

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    1. BTW..crazy world, but we actually get in TROUBLE from our principal if we try to laminate things ourselves!!! She wants us to let the aide do it. I think we might sound a little spoiled after rereading this, but I promise we really work hard!!:)

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    2. Wow! That is awesome! Can I send my stuff to you to laminate? LOL!

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  6. Oh laminators are awesome! My parents got me one for my birthday. Man do I love that thing! Who would have thought how handy they would come in? Super glad I found you today. Cute blog!!! :)


    Amanda
    Reaching for the TOP!

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  7. HI!! I am your newest follower. I would love to have you join my giveaway.

    April
    Wolfelicious

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  8. That looks perfect! We have a small laminator that works for business card size stuff, but I would love a full size one. Thanks for sharing!

    Emily
    www.ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com

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  9. What a great find! Thank you so much for linking up. I have a personal laminator myself but haven't used it yet. This gives me the courage to open it up and get busy!

    Thanks again for linking up!

    Elizabeth
    Fun in Room 4B

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  10. I plan on using my scholastic points for one this year. I can't wait to order mine.

    Heather
    Buzz on by when you get the chance=)
    The Busy Busy Hive

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  11. From one "plastic freak" to another . . . I couldn't help but follow you! I bought that laminator last month and used a whole pack of sleeves in less than 5 days. You're gonna love it. Glad I found you :)

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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