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Storing Magnetic Letters

January 13, 2014 By 7 Comments

Clever Classroom blog Storing Magnetic Letters
I consider magnetic letters one of the most used and practical teaching tools I have ever purchased. 
I have several containers of them in upper-case, lower-case and also a few boxes of numerals!
I have two sets of magnetic letters (plus back-ups). The first set is my set that only I can use!
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This tray sits at the front of the class in the easel for easy access. I also have a lower-case set going across the top of the whiteboard on the easel. I purchased this tray (called inserts for storage trays) over a decade ago from Elizabeth Richards, click here to see this product. 
I use my set during guided reading, word work, spelling words demonstration and word or sentence work that needs to be modeled. 
The second set is for students which I have always stored in pocket charts. I came across a kind of pocket chart that had both back and front. I have capital letters on one side and lower-case letters on the other side.
Clever Classroom blog Storing Magnetic Letters
Storing Magnetic Letters
My friend gave it to me for my accessories but I noticed that it had more than enough pockets to hold my magnetic letters! I found it over at Pink Lily.
The hanging storage is practical as it is portable and ideal for groups and teachers who move from classroom to classroom. 
Clever Classroom blog Storing Magnetic Letters
This set of magnetic letters belongs in near the writing and word work area.
Here are some other ideas to help you organize your magnetic letters.
I found this storage system on Amazon. Click for the Pinterest link here. 
Clever Classroom blog Storing Magnetic Letters
Mrs. Wheeler uses a storage caddy that she found at Michael’s. Read more here. 
Storing Magnetic Letters
Hobby Lobby has this storage system with 46 compartments. Click here to have a closer look. 
Clever Classroom blog Storing Magnetic Letters
Clever Classroom blog Storing Magnetic Letters
I also use my alphabet cards to place behind the pockets, to help little ones remember where they go!
You can find the initial sounds cards in my store (download) in either of these three resources:
Alphabet {initial sounds} Posters, 
Cards and Desk Strips Bundled
Alphabet {initial sounds} Posters, Cards and Desk Strips Bundled - 80 pages
Initial Sounds Bottle Cap Center
Initial Sounds Bottle Cap Sentences
Beginning-Initial Sounds Alphabet Cards
Beginning-Initial Sounds Alphabet Cards - 4 pages
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  1. Mrs Poultney says

    January 13, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Great ideas Emma! Love that hanging organiser, thanks for sharing your super ideas.

    Tania
    Mrs Poultney's Ponderings

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  2. Debbie says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:20 am

    That jewelry organizer idea for magnets is awesome!

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  3. Nicki Winger says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I can not find the organizer on Pink Lily. Any ideas?? I love it!

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  4. Liz says

    July 25, 2014 at 3:54 am

    I can't find it either! I need one! Can you provide the link to the actual organizer! Thanks!

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  5. Jlosun says

    July 25, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Me too … Following
    Harmonyjls@aol.com

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  6. Ms. Heather says

    September 13, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    LOVE this idea- thank you!! I found several for purchase on Amazon (search for "hanging jewelry organizer).

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  7. Whitney Witty says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Can you tell me where you got your magnetic letters? I love that they are so colorful!

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