A brilliant idea for managing the pencil sharpener in the classroom. With a $5 remote outlet and a string of lights, you can keep your pencil sharpener on a remote control. Lights on? Ok (and possible) to use the sharpener! Lights off? Not a good time. It’s a brilliant way to manage the sharpener AND remind students of when is an appropriate time to use it.

August 15, 2018 by Jeanne Wolz Leave a Comment

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