Teacher Problem #4
How to deal with all those dried up markers!
Solutions
Here’s an idea I had in my classroom to deal with this. First, I attached all the marker lids in a row, so students have a place to put their markers when they are done. Then, I assign a group “inspector” at cleanup time to check each bin to make sure the lids are on TIGHT!
Here’s what it looks like:
The markers will eventually run out, but the new replacements will fit in the same lids.
It’s also very easy to grab the board quickly if you need to use the felts with another activity.
I started using this method for my large white board felts as well, and they’ve lasted all year!
Erin Beattie
You're so smart…! 🙂
~Erin
Mrs. Beattie's Classroom
Deirdre Garcia
Such a great idea! There have been too many instances of "we can't go to recess until we find this cap" lately! Thanks for sharing
Deirdre
Mrs. Garcia's Super Scholars
Kayla Root
Very clever! This would be great for the pens I use in small group. I also love that they take up less room standing up like that. Thanks for sharing!
Kayla
The Chalkboard Garden
Mrs. Allen
Love this quick and easy tip. Organization, storage, and money saving all in one tip!
Retta
Fabulous idea! I can't tell you how many dry erase markers I've thrown away every week because they had no caps! I also love your idea of having the "special helper" check on them! Thanks for sharing!
Janiel Wagstaff
This is just brilliant! Thanks for sharing!
Sally
Such a great idea, and so simple! I use whiteboard markers all the time in my guided reading groups, this will be perfect!
Sally from Elementary Matters
A Special Kind of Class
I love this idea. I've thrown away so many markers this year because they dried out.
Em Hutchison
I really like this idea!!! I need to think about how to incorporate it into my small group area for next year!! Thanks so much! You continue to amaze me 🙂
em
Becky Buckingham
Very good idea. Any ideas for those markers that get smooshed inside?
Terri Browne
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Shelby
Simple, easy, and effective. My 3 favorite things! Thanks for sharing!