{"id":6903,"date":"2018-11-01T11:23:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T11:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=6903"},"modified":"2023-08-02T10:43:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T14:43:37","slug":"25-ways-teachers-save-time-and-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/25-ways-teachers-save-time-and-money\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Ways Teachers Save Time (and Money, Too!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a teacher, chances are, time and money are two of your most valuable commodities. From the moment the bell rings, it\u2019s a rush to squeeze in as much learning time as you can, while constant interruptions can curb the flow of even the most well-planned lessons. Pair that with less-than-ample salaries and a classroom supply list that never ends, and it\u2019s no wonder educators are constantly thinking of ways to cut back. Here at TeacherLists, we went straight to the source and asked real teachers from our Facebook community<\/a> for their favorite ways to save time and money\u2014and they were happy to deliver. Read on for 25 of their best classroom hacks.<\/p>\n

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25 Ways Teachers Save Time and Money<\/h2>\n

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1. Make Velcro your new best friend.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Velcro can be used on virtually everything in the classroom, and though there is a nominal cost, you\u2019ll end up saving money in the long run. Use Velcro to attach name tags to desks, to hang signs and posters, or to stick dry-erase markers to your whiteboards. And it doesn\u2019t stop there\u2014you can even add it to your door shade for lockdown drills or use the prickly side as a fidget helper for students. (Money-saving tip: buy Velcro strips<\/a> instead of dots, they\u2019ll last longer and can be cut to whatever size you need!).<\/p>\n

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2. Two words: Glue sponges.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You may have already heard about the glue sponge hack, but if not, you need this in your life\u2014pronto. Simply place a sponge in a shallow, square Rubbermaid container and pour a bottle of white Elmer\u2019s glue on top. Let it sit overnight, and away you go! Students can just dab paper on top of the sponge and voila\u2014the perfect amount of glue. Refresh with more glue every once in a while and these will be good all year. No more glue messes, lost caps, or broken glue sticks. (Make sure to close the lid tightly when you\u2019re done so it doesn\u2019t dry out.)<\/p>\n

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3. Save your voice.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s no question that teachers have among the highest vocal demands of any profession. If all that talking, throat-clearing, and whispering haven\u2019t taken their toll yet, you might want to try some of these tricks to keep it that way. Not only will you protect your vocal health; you\u2019ll also save time by not having to constantly repeat yourself.<\/p>\n