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Four Ways to Use Sheet Protectors in the Classroom

November 7, 2017

One of the supplies I always have on hand in the classroom is sheet protectors. They are durable, affordable, versatile, and easy to use which is a win-win situation in my book. Here are four ways I have used them in my classroom.

One of the supplies I always have on hand in the classroom is sheet protectors. They are durable, affordable, versatile, and easy to use which is a win-win situation in my book. Here are four ways I have used them in my classroom.

 

GAMES AND CENTERS

Sheet protectors are the perfect way to provide repeated practice for students while keeping your copy numbers low. If you use cardstock paper or place papers back-to-back, the sheet protector becomes more durable. I rarely have to replace them during the school year! I often put math games and spelling worksheets inside.

Sheet protectors are the perfect way to provide repeated practice for students while keeping your copy numbers low. If you use cardstock paper or place papers back-to-back, the sheet protector becomes more durable. I rarely have to replace them during the school year! I often put math games and spelling worksheets inside.

 

CLASSROOM DISPLAYS AND DECOR

Sheet protectors are an easy way to put posters on display that you can easily change out all year long. Once they are attached to a bulletin board or wall, you can insert your classroom goals, student art work, inspirational quotes, reading skills for a focus wall, and more! You can even insert your classroom store poster where the date can be changed on a regular basis.

Sheet protectors are an easy way to put posters on display that can easily be changed out all year long. Once they are attached to a bulletin board or wall, you can insert your classroom goals, student art work, inspirational quotes, reading skills for a focus wall, and more! You can even insert your classroom store poster where the date can be changed on a regular basis.

 

STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

While teaching in the primary grades, I collected work samples throughout the year and placed everything into a child’s portfolio. This was a binder filled with student work that demonstrated growth throughout the school year. It also had photos to remember special events and activities. Sheet protectors were the easiest way to add student photos, bulky projects, and art pieces to the binder without punching holes through student work.

When I started teaching in the primary grades, I began collecting work samples throughout the year to be placed in a portfolio. This was a binder filled with student work that demonstrated growth throughout the school year along with photos to remember special events and activities. Sheet protectors were the easiest way to add student photos, bulky projects, and art pieces to the binder without punching holes through them.

 

WHITEBOARD ALTERNATIVE

I have been fortunate to work in a school where whiteboards are provided for every student to use. If you don’t have whiteboards and need an inexpensive way to make a class set quickly, you should definitely look into sheet protectors. By inserting cardstock paper, you can instantly create a 2-sided work space for students. These are also smaller and quieter than whiteboards!

Sheet protectors can be used as a whiteboard alternative. By inserting cardstock paper, you can instantly create a 2-sided work space for students. These are also smaller and quieter than whiteboards!

 

You can find sheet protectors in just about any store that sells school or office supplies. I’ve tried several brands, but I keep coming back for these ones.

 

Avery Premium Heavyweight Sheet Protectors

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These are my favorite sheet protectors to use in the classroom. They are durable and can last the whole school year!

What are your favorite ways to use sheet protectors in the classroom? You can find more teaching tips like this here.

Happy Teaching!

 

One of the supplies I always have on hand in the classroom is sheet protectors. They are durable, affordable, versatile, and easy to use which is a win-win situation in my book. Here are four ways I have used them in my classroom.

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