Let's talk classroom rulers. They are so needed and yet always seem to break. I find them slung onto a counter, on the floor, in the trash broken into pieces, etc. I have seen a few ways to store them. One being a Chips can(which is a great idea!) or in a tall jar. I do not have time to paint over a label and have not had much luck with the can withstanding more than a year of handling. I needed a plastic container long enough for the rulers to lay flat. In the past, I've put them diagonally in a plastic tub but I can't get the lid to shut all the way and only so many will fit!
I finally found the perfect solution!!
A PLASTIC CEREAL CONTAINER
A PLASTIC CEREAL CONTAINER
Mind blown. It is PERFECT!!
I found my plastic container at Walmart. Here is a link to a similar one on Amazon.(Affiliate link)
Be sure when buying that you look at the dimensions. It needs to be more than 12 inches so your rulers will stand up straight! The one linked above is 13 inches tall.
Be sure when buying that you look at the dimensions. It needs to be more than 12 inches so your rulers will stand up straight! The one linked above is 13 inches tall.
What I LOVE about this container:
- It is tall enough for the ruler to completely fit in the container straight up.
- I have over 30 rulers in this!
- There is a flip top for students to easily open and get one out.
- The rulers just slide back in once students are finished.
- There is an easy grip on the side so you can carry it around to hand out rulers.
- It fits perfectly on a shelf and looks tidy.
- I can easily throw it in the dishwasher if it gets dirty.
I made a label to go on the outside that can be seen from across the room. It can be stored with the label facing out or front-facing.
See instructions below on how to attach the label to the container as well as a FREE download!
Click here for the contact paper!(affiliate link)
STEP ONE: Print your label on whatever color paper you want to match your classroom. Cut the excess edges off.
STEP TWO: Place a piece of rolled tape on the back to hold it in place while I put the contact paper on top.
STEP THREE: Place the labels on your box.
STEP FOUR: Cover with the clear contact paper and smooth out any bubbles.
STEP FIVE: Stand back and admire your amazing storage solution!!
