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pencils and middle schoolers

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From: Jeannie Sandoval (jensando_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Fri Jan 30 2004 - 08:54:14 PST


Here's what I do- and it works for me. IF I have to
give out a pencil, then they get a special pencil:)
I bought some of those cheap flower arrangments from
WalMart (about 86 cents each bundle). I bought floral
tape (there were three rolls in each package). I cut
off the flowers and using the floral tape and a pencil
I bind them together. I hope this makes sense. I put
them on my desk in a vase (so I have a pretty
arrangment) and then when I need a pencil, I always
can find one). My pencils don't get stolen since most
kids are to embarrased to have to write with a
flower:) I have used my flowers for over three years
and still have them.
One word of advise, dont' wrap the floral tape all the
way down the pencil, it will gum up your pencil
sharpeners. When the flowers get short, i just pull
out the flower stem and wrap it around a new pencil.
I do wrap the tape around the eraser so it can't be
used. If anyone wants to see a picture, let me know
(off list please)and I will send you one:)I also wrap
my pens- :)

Have a great Friday!
jeannie in ga

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