I have really been enjoying all the Made For Math Monday posts (thanks @pamjwilson and @druinok)
I'm WAY behind. But here's what I got... For the past several years I've kept the supplies my students use every day in shoe boxes under their desk. They held up pretty good (I've replaced one or two each year), I can quickly see what supplies are missing and refill as needed. The down side is they are noisy (lots of training so the students can do it quietly) and the students also
use it for a trash bin (which, I guess it okay, but it gets gross after a while).
Before
This summer, my good friend and one of the amazing 8th grade science teachers at my school came up with the idea of using the notebook pencil pouches. The pencil pouch is attached to the bar section of the desk. Both versions contain the supplies we use most. Mine contain highlighters, tape, glue stick, and scissors.
After
I know as teachers we have to pick our battles. I don't mind lending pencils, but I do mind when I don't get them back and see them discarded in the hallways -- right after class and that makes me crazy. I saw a p
Board and stickers from Hobby Lobby. I attached the clips with those staple things that keep cords attached to the wall(?). Found them at Home Depot. I also used laminate film under the sign to keep the pencils from marking up the wall.
Now, I can tell at a glance if all the pencils are returned. I get my pencils from Atlas Pen and Pencil Company, For Teacher's Only. I get the misprinted pencils for less than $8 a gross.
Whew! My first post with probably too many pictures. Can't wait for next week's Made 4 Math Monday's posts!
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