Must-Have Teacher Supplies – Sharpies

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As a follow-up to my previous blog post, a companion to masking tape is a collection of Sharpies.  

 

These pens are perfect for creating the on-the-spot labels mentioned in the discussion about masking tape.

 

Sharpies write with ease and make for stellar visibility.  The bold markings of the Sharpie pens make writing visible from nearly anywhere.  

 

That is why they are perfect for creating informative anchor charts.  The content on each chart can also be color-coded, as Sharpies are available in nearly every color imaginable.

 

Another tip is to have Sharpies with various tips – no pun intended 😊

 

There is a standard-size Sharpie tip, and the other options include fine and thick.  Depending on the size of the content you are writing or outlining, one particular-sized Sharpie may work better than others. 

 

When it comes to artwork, Sharpies are a helpful tool.  The bright, bold hues give a vibrant pop of color on posters and artwork that can be designed by you and your students.


For any old-school teachers (I am guilty of having some old-school tendencies 😊) who like to hand-write and hand-draw some resources versus computer-generating them, Sharpies are a must-have.

 

I like to hand-draw my classroom layout/seating chart in pencil and then use a Sharpie to outline the “desks.”  Using the Sharpie is helpful for making photocopies of the seating chart, to have one for each period.  The copy machine is able to “read” the dark Sharpie much better than it could identify pencil markings.  In case you are wondering about the students’ names on the seating chart, I write those in pencil, as that seating arrangement will change nearly one million times 😊

 

 

Final thoughts

 

Sharpie pens may not be something you think twice about on a daily basis, but they will absolutely come in handy for the reasons discussed.

 

 

What are some other uses for Sharpie pens in a teacher’s toolkit?  Which Sharpies are your favorite?  Feel free to share below!

 

Check out my Teachers Pay Teachers store for a variety of versatile products for all grades and subjects!   

 

Leave a question, comment, or suggestion below, in the Comments Section!   

 

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Peace.  Love.  Reading & Writing.

 

💗 Miss M

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