Each social studies and science unit has a simple label taped to the top(ish) of the coat hanger. There are extra large binder clips to keep them attached. During the time frame that I'm teaching the unit, I just have one coat hanger I take out to deal with, and just one to put away at the end. It's much easier to flick through 10 posters at a time than an entire "science" section of a box. I have a different system for math, reading, and writing however. Since these units change every couple years, they're a little bit more lumped together.
You'll notice that some of my posters are upside down. Well, the holes do inevitably tear, so sometimes I flip them and re-punch. It's actually easier to look through the posters when the titles are down there! The other option are these gadgets that look like single hole punchers, but actually stick a thin plastic ring around a hole that's already been punched. VERY useful for this purpose. I wouldn't use them on all loose leaf paper, but for posters it's worth it.Anyone else have tips on organizing their posters?
If I have posters that I want to reuse each year, I simply laminate them. Once laminated they're a little more freestanding and can use a multi-slot box that I made for each class that I teach. I also tend to rotate posters that are in the same place on the wall so I use velcro dots in the center and then 6 inches from the center (some posters are bigger than other so you don't want the dots on the corners).
ReplyDeleteI suppose if I had only a few posters I would just use the hangers made for slacks that pinch down on the garment and hang over my door (I don't have a closet.)
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! I actually tried that before, and you're right; they are more durable and free standing. Unfortunately, my students let me know it is a struggle for them to read off of a laminated poster. I tried sitting where they sit and saw they were right; the glare from the lights created huge blind spots. Do you have any advice about how to deal with this? Every room (even the little things like lighting) is different. :)