While kids and parents across the country are soaking up the last fleeting moments of summer sun, educators everywhere are hard at work preparing for a busy and exciting school year ahead! At APEX we know you have a to-do list a mile long, that is why we are here to help you prepare your classroom for the fun of learning with a few simple magnetic hacks that only take a couple of minutes out of your busy schedule. Check out three of our favorite back-to-school magnetic marvels that bring learning to life! 

Contact Info Magnet Reminders

Here is what you will need: 

 

 

What to do:

  1. Begin by designing your layout in the computer program of your choice and remember to include all relevant contact information that would be helpful to parents (up to 8 rectangular sheets can be printed per 8.5x11 sheet)
  2. Print enough sheets and a few extras (if needed) to ensure at least one magnet per student
  3. Laminate your 8.5x11 sheets
  4. Cut each individual rectangle out 
  5. Place one adhesive-backed magnet per contact paper
  6. Give each student a magnet that their parents may place on the fridge for easy access 

 

Borrow a Pencil Magnetic Holder

Gather these supplies:

  • A cookie sheet (check your local dollar store) 
  • Rectangular sign stating the purpose of the board (e.g., “Take a pencil if you need one.” ) 
  • Craft paint, adhesive scrapbook paper, glitter glue, or any other craft supplies to decorate your board
  • Small metal or wooden clips to attach each pencil to
  • 4mm x 1mm magnets
  • Hot glue gun
  • Pencils

 

Get started:

  1. Draw or design a sign for the top of your board detailing its purpose
  2. Tape or glue your sign on the top of your cookie sheet
  3. Place a small amount of glue on your magnets and press securely to the back of each clip (allow adequate time for the glue to dry) 
  4. Arrange the clips on your cookie sheet in any pattern you desire
  5. Decorate your cookie sheet with craft supplies (optional) 
  6. Place a pencil in each clip

 

Poetry Magnet or Vocabulary Word Board

Pick up these supplies:

  • Cookie sheet (check your local dollar store)
  • Construction paper or copy paper
  • Laminating paper 
  • 6x1mm disc magnets
  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers, etc.
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun

 

Instructions:

  1. Write a wide variety of words in rectangular blocks filling your 8.5x11 paper
  2. Laminate your sheet
  3. Cut each shape out with scissors
  4. Place a small dab of glue on each magnet and secure to the back of every word (allow adequate time for glue to dry) 
  5. Arrange your words on your cookie sheet and instruct children to identify words or create a poem of their own using these words

 

Learning Never Ends With The Power of Magnets 

Discover solutions for everything from back to school to creating a DIY stud finder to display those family photos that have been waiting for their place of honor on your wall. Our blog offers these and other simple solutions and creative crafts for weekly fun that will keep you coming back for more! Plus, with expert help from our magnetic masters and a comprehensive section of supplies shipped the same day (if order is placed before 3 pm EST), why wait to get started on your next project? We are available to answer your magnetic questions! Contact us today!