Really Good Stuff164006 Pencil Solution Pocket Chart, Assorted

I teach middle school, and have tried for years to come up with a way to manage pencils. Students frequently come to class without anything to write with, so I've always kept extras on hand. However, I kept running out because so many kids were borrowing but not returning. This year I started using this Pencil Parking pocket chart. Every kid has an assigned number, and can borrow that pencil if needed. At the end of class, I can tell at a glance who hasn't returned theirs. I still lose a few here and there, but nothing like previous years.

I thought this kind of stuff was for people who are overly OCD, but after my students kept losing their pencils, I decided to give it a world. This has worked so well for my 4th graders. I thought they would think it was stupid, but it turns out, they loved it and liked having a place to keep up with their pencil. At the end of the week, I give a small reward to whoever kept up with their pencil. When I first started this, I labeled everyone’s pencil with their number. I’d recommend this to anyone OCD or not. It’s a great way to teach kids to keep up with stuff!

After my students have been losing SO MANY pencils, I finally have a system in place to keep pencils! It’s easy to determine, with a quick glance, who hasn’t returned a borrowed pencil. Love, love, love this!

It was expensive but it’s great! My students love it and they keep up with sharpening the pencils and putting them in place. I know it’s going to last me a long time! Very durable and cute!

Haven't started using this with students, but I think it is going to be awesome. I have it hung and it seems to hold the pencils well.