Project Hack: Some Thoughts on Glue Sticks
June 17, 2008
Photo Credit: Oskay
Tired of cleaning out individual glue caps with the closest available paper clip? I hear you. Here’s why glue sticks are one of my favorite classroom supplies . . . and why they always went on my new student “back to school” buy list during my classroom days. Read more
Fantastic Ideas for File Folders
May 18, 2008
Photo Credit: Mooganic
Whether I’m starting fresh or recycling used one, file folders are on my short list for simple, affordable classroom consumables. Bonus? They’re super versatile. Read on for some teacher-friendly ideas. Read more
Classroom Uses for the Age Old Craft Stick
April 29, 2008
Photo Credit: S & S Worldwide
These things have been around for as long as I can remember, including my years as a grade school student. Available in multiple sizes, they really go the distance for getting things done on the cheap. Need a few ideas for putting them to use and reducing your classroom materials budget? Read on. Read more
No Brainer Ideas for Newspapers in the Classroom
April 23, 2008
Photo Credit: Alosh Bennett
Loads of ideas are out there for using newspapers effectively in the classroom. Following are some of my favorites, as well as some interesting ones from around the web. Read more
Teaching Ideas for Old Phone Books
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: How Can I Recycle This?
When I taught in Micronesia, the phone company came at the start of every year to donate extras of the previous year’s book. In a school district that had very little in terms of a materials budget, this was one of those rare times when I had a full class set of anything. Here are my top picks for using these great freebies in the classroom. Read more
Beverage Box Ideas for Starving School Teachers
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Lorentey
If you’re like most teachers, free is your favorite price when it comes to classroom resource materials. Enter the humble cardboard beverage flats. Read more
