Today I’m tackling one of my biggest pet peeves. This one is bigger than my flannel board frustration, my puzzle storage problem, or lost to-do lists. I’m finally going to solve my marker storage dilemma! It’s one of my go to 40+ teaching hacks to make my teaching life easier.
Marker Storage Solution
Kids always seem to dig endlessly through the markers in my writing center but they can never find the color they’re looking for.
I first heard about this idea at Kelly’s Kindergarten {one of my very favorite teacher websites!} several years ago.
Of course, I forgot all about it until I was browsing the aisles of my local big box store recently and spotted these little beauties on the top shelf of the plastics aisle.
Ice Cube Trays
These trays are designed to make ice cubes that fit in the top of water bottles or other drinks.
Place the markers in the tray with the cap facing up and your kids will never hunt for another marker again.
It’s also easy to spot markers without caps. Why does it seem like the most simple and inexpensive things solve all of my school problems? If only real life were the same way!
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