Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Little Known Uses for Paper in Schools

The sun is still shining in most parts of the country. But for the 79 million U.S. students returning to school, those long summer days are quickly coming to an end. For parents, this means the lengthy and costly task of back to school shopping has arrived.

U.S. families spend nearly $7.4 billion on clothing and 2.2 billion on books during back to school shopping. In fact, a National Retail Federation report found that parents of K to 12 children shell out about $688.62 on back to school supplies, which is on the rise. Yet even with large technology advances in recent years, paper is still a staple on many back to school supply lists.

But how is this paper being used? And what are some paper items that you wouldn’t expect to find in the classroom? Read on to find out.

Writing abroad
Social studies classrooms across the nation are joining programs to connect students around the world. They develop friendships, learn about new cultures – and experience the daily life through the eyes of a child outside their everyday world, while using simple paper and envelopes.

Elementary mixology
 Water, glue and paper. These are the simple, yet powerful, ingredients that many children are experiencing for the very first time. Together, they allow children to create everything from dinosaur eggs, to hats – and even piggy banks.

Paper plate transformation
Paper plates have become a familiar canvas in many classrooms, carefully transforming a disposable household item into scary masks, animals and even holiday cards.

Paper cylinders, from the bathroom
 When purchasing toilet paper, the last thing you think about is that tiny cardboard roll ending up in the hands of students. But for many teachers, they’re a staple. These strong but basic items turn into butterflies, finger puppets and other unlikely crafts.

Are you prepared for back to school? 
What’s the strangest item on your shopping list this year? Please share by leaving a comment below.
 
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