Anchor Chart Storage

 

In our classroom we create many anchor charts and graphic organizers.  We make anchor charts for our TKS BOOTCAMP Curriuclum, for our research projects and our Read It Up comprehension resources.  Anchor charts and graphic organizers are a vital part of my student’s leanring.  And since we don’t want to throw away these tools,  we need some anchor chart storage.  That’s where PVC pipe comes in.

 

Here’s a confession:  Mr. Greg is not good with tools.  True story.  My dad can build and fix anything.  Me…I’m lucky I don’t lose fingers when I use a knife.  BUT I have discovered my love of a hacksaw and PVC pipe.  And so far…I still have all 10 fingers.  

 

When we are using the charts or when they’re part of our current theme or unit, they go on our chart rope in the classroom!

 

 

 

 

Next, connect the bottom piece to the sides using 2 tee connectors.  

 

Then cut 2 6 inch pieces for the legs.

 

 

Connect those 6 inch pieces to the tee connector and attach the remaining 2 tee connectors on the bottom.

 

Next, cut 4 more 6 inch pieces for the feet.  Attach those to the tee connectors.

 

 

BAM!  You now have a way to organize your all of your class charts!  In a kid friendly and budget friendly way! 

 

 

 

 

All of the anchor charts and graphic organizers that we create go on our anchor chart storage stand.  This stand is in the back of the room and the kids can go to it and access the charts anytime they want!  And they do use it!  My thoughts are that if we create these and they’re learning tools, why throw them out?  This anchor chart storage idea means we can keep the charts for the entire year and the kids can actually use them!

 

 

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