Back to School Tips and Tricks

I am a stickler about handwriting and starting early, but I can't stand the folding, peeling, and stickiness of name tags! I've used sharpies for years, but writing their names on the table without lines does not help them with letter placement.
This year I used black sharpie to form a headline, midline, and baseline. With silver paint sharpie, I wrote their names. 

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As teachers we are constantly labeling everything right??? Nothing is worse than obtaining a new classroom after a teacher used the dreaded paper address labels! EEEEEK!!!! We all know the mess that occurs when you try to peel off a basic white paper label right?! This tip is a life saver!!!

I PREFER THE AVERY (link below) OPPOSED TO THESE

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I print off about 20 pages of my students'  names on these amazing CLEAR labels! 

1.) They are super duper sticky (harder for teeny fingers to peel)

2.) They come off in one piece when needed

3.) They last ALL YEAR!

I use them for everything. Books. Folders. Cubbies. Tables. Carpet seats. EVERYTHING! 

EMERGENCY CONTACT...

For years I fumbled with folders, papers, files, but nothing has ever been simpler! I absolutely love having my emergency contact cards (double sided) with all the emergency information you need on ONE RING! I keep this ring in my emergency bag that goes with us on each trip and/or drill. On this card (found as a freebie below) you have child's name, birthday, address, numbers, pickup, and contacts all in one spot! 

I simply copy the contact forms front to back on cardstock, punch a hole in the corner, and bind the class together with a binder ring! Easy peasy!

What you'll need:

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