Many teachers spend a lot of money just to provide their children with educational materials. 77% of teachers spend their own money to provide supplies in their classroom. On average, teachers spend around $485.00 on school supplies and even 10% spend over $1,000. The out of pocket expenses are the major burden of being a teacher. There are many ways to offset these expenses like doing fundraisers, applying for grants, recycling products, start a gift registry, and taking advantage of teacher discounts in stores.
