From NEA Member Benefits

From extending 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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