Classroom Ideas
It’s the simplest things that make the biggest differences sometimes. Check out this list of awesome ways you can use tape in your classroom to save you time and headaches while making it a safe and welcoming place for your students.
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1. Reading Highlighter
Make a reading highlighter using a see-through ruler and some washi tape, or simply laminating material and washi tape. It’s a great and fun tool for early readers!
2. Use washi or painter’s tape to have kids practice their writing on the whiteboard.
Cheap and easy, no residue left behind! You can get a roll of painter tape on Amazon for around $10 or less.
3. Use tape to make table zones for each student
Via: Growing Firsties
4. Use black tape and a plastic bucket to create your own cell phone jail
All you need for that simple – yet efficient hack is a see-through recycled jar and some black tape! Keep it on your desk or within sight so students are reminded at all times that their phone could get locked up behind bars!
Check out more fun ideas to control the cell phone madness in class HERE!
4. Section your whiteboard with tape
Such a great visual for students, especially the ones that tend to forget they had homework or the ones that keep forgetting what they’re supposed to be doing. A simple glance at the board, and they’ll be right back on track, without disrupting the rest of the class. You can find all types of fun duct tape designs on Amazon!
5. And while you’re at it, make a whiteboard calendar!
6. Use tape to assign seats during circle/reading time!
Via: Kinder Craze
Simple, yet genius! Neon duct tape can be found here.
8. Transform a Pringles box into a cute ruler holder!
Transform any recyclable into a cute holder/organization tool for your classroom and save that hard-earned money! Washi tape comes in all sorts of fun prints and designs. They even have some for glitter-lovers.
9. Clothespins and washi tape to transform any plain chart, art section into a cuteness overload
Get a set of 100 clothespins here, and this set of washi tape here!
10. DIY Washi Tape Clips
Turn any boring clip cute with washi tape! Find this set of washi tape here.
11. Use washi or painter’s tape to make seating lines on the floor.
Via: Simple Kidmin
Give your kids structure and keep your room organized. The amount of time you’ll save with this simple hack is priceless!
12. Transform and personalize your pencils with washi tape
Get a set of 150 pencils for a little under $13, and find this set of washi tape here!
13. Organize your media center with washi tape
Color-code (or washi-code!) each charger to its tablet, laptop, or kindle in your media center. The kids will enjoy finding the right match and putting away their material after they’ve used it. Win-win!
14. Use washi tape and a glue gun to hang your students’ art and other decorations
This is such a genius hack to keep your walls spotless and clean. Anything you hang can easily come off and swapped with a new one. You’ll need a glue gun and some cheap painter’s tape.
15. Label your pencils so each student is responsible for his.
By allocating one pencil per student you’ll be sure to give your pencils a longer life span by making students responsible for their own pencil. Get a set of 150 pencils for a little under $13 on Amazon!
16. Individual pen holder with washi tape and a straw
Another great hack to keep pencils from constantly falling on the floor. Simply cut a straw in half and tape it to the desk with some cute washi tape. The kids will love their fun individual pencil holders… until they pick at it and rip it off!
17. Keep your students in a straight line with this simple hack!
Use tape on your classroom floor to help kids know where they’re supposed to line up. You can get some cheap painter’s tape here or in any dollar store.
18. You might also want to use it to section each student’s workspace
Keep your room organized by giving each student a clear workspace. This works wonders for kids with special needs.
