SUPPLIES
The Supply List
You will need a few supplies in order to print our worksheets and create our printable books for your children. This is why I created this page for you to have an overview of all the supplies you will need. I’m aware that most parents have some of these supplies already at home but if you don’t here are some affordable options for you.
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1. Printer
You will need a printer. Now, I currently use a professional printer and I’m sure you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a large printer you don’t need. That being said, before my current brother printer I used a smaller version for my home use. With just a little over one hundred dollars this printer printed everything I would need for my kids. I never had any issues with this printer and only upgraded because I started to print larger volumes for my business.
However, if you don’t want to purchase a printer for my printables you can simply go to staples and have it printed for you or just ask a friend to print it for you at their house. Your local library might be a good place to print the printable books as well.
2. Laminator Machine
If you choose to laminate my printable books you will need a laminator. My laminator (Pembrooke) is so old they don’t even make it any more or at least I couldn’t find it. Either way, I found an affordable option that comes with a paper cutter and an edge cutter. I use my laminator machine for all types of things like laminating my recipe cards. Yes, I know I’m old fashion but I’m planning on giving them to my daughters one day. I got to keep those German recipes alive.
3. Laminator Paper
If you are choosing to laminate our printable book you will need laminator sheets. I just ordered more for my personal use and was impressed by the quality, quantity, and price of these laminator sheets. 200 sheets will get you a long way and for that price, you really can’t find a cheaper option without losing quality.
4. Sheet Protector
If you don’t want to laminate the printable book you can use sheet protectors and Velcro dots instead. This is a great alternative for parents who don’t want to invest in a laminator machine.
5. Velcro Dots
You will need Velcro Dots no matter what you use, sheet protectors or laminator sheets. They are very affordable and with 700 pieces you will never have to purchase another set again. Unless you are like me and use them daily. These Velcro Dots are very sticky which really makes them hold up for a long time.
6. Binder
I absolutely love this binder. This binder is so durable. My strong 5-year-old has not been able to break this binder. To put it in perspective for you she just broke my dishwasher for the third time. Yikes!
You will find a tap with quantity options -on Amazon- in case you need more than 1 binder for your children.
7. Paper Cutter
I have tried so many paper cutters in the past and this one is my favorite paper cutter by far. This paper cutter can easily cut through paper that was already laminated. The blade is replaceable, which makes this paper cutter the best one. Other paper cutters I have tried stopped cutting after a while and since I couldn’t replace the blade the paper cutter became useless to me.
