As a homeschooler and former public school teacher I can honestly say that the Scotch Thermal Laminator is a necessary tool for my life. I love that the laminator is compact and doesn't take up a ton of room in my classroom. Not only does it work well, but the laminator sheets are thick and durable. I just know that everything I laminate will last for years to come. I also love how convenient it is when I'm prepping lesson activities, and learning visuals. I can do on the spot changes without any issue. I can't wait to laminate all of my recipes and measurement aids for the kitchen too!