This is my whiteboard easel:
I love it! The only problem is that I can't hang a spiraled chart paper tablet from it. There is a clip at the top, but I'm not strong enough to open it and shove the chart paper tablet underneath at the same time. I could tear off the sheets one at a time and put the individual sheets under the clip, but I like to keep them all in the spiral until I'm ready to hang them up. I've tried to just rest the tablet on the ledge, but it's so top-heavy that it usually falls off and whacks me in the head. While I'm teaching... The bunnies think that's real funny... I don't agree...
Last year I asked my custodian to drill holes in the clip part and attach those big rings that are found on pocket chart holders. Those worked for a while, but I didn't like how bulky it looked. You might be able to see the drill holes in the photo above.
It only took me 7 years, but I finally discovered a solution!
Take the cover of the chart paper tablet (which is made of a thicker paper, almost like tagboard) and fold it up about 3-4 inches.
Then slide the cover flap underneath the clip.
Voila! It's super snug and can still rest on the bottom ledge! When it's time to turn the page, just flip it over the top of the easel.
Hope my little tip helps and saves you years of being attacked by your chart paper :)
What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMy Kinder-Garden
We [email subscribers] heart you, too! Thank you! I love the Plural Nouns Scoot!
ReplyDeleteIt's the little things in life...:) Now can you come up with a way for mine to stay on my easel WITHOUT a clip...then you will truly be a genius. :)
ReplyDeleteJean
What if you bought those giant clips (almost like potato chip clips, but not as long)? Do they open wide enough???
DeleteHm, worth a shot. I'll have to look for some next time I am at the store.
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