Hacks to Make the
School Day Easier
Creative classroom tips that help save time
and money and keep things running smoothly
F R O M E X T E N D I N G the life of your dry-erase markers to using socks as whiteboard erasers,
follow these tips to save time and money.
Hack #1
Add a rubber band around the
top of a soap dispenser to dole
out smaller portions.
Hack #2
Tired of spiral-bound notebooks
coming undone? Glue a bead to
the end of the spiral and it won't
fall apart.
Hack #3
Prevent desks from migrating
across the classroom by securing
them with zip ties.
Hack #4
Extend the life of your dry-erase
markers by attaching them to the
board, facing down.
Hack #5
Create "Where am I?" cups so
you know where your students
are at all times.
Hack #6
Use child-size socks as
whiteboard erasers. When they
get dirty, take them home and
launder them.
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