Whether you are teaching virtually or in person, a lot of our student work is being done on white boards. And replacing the erasers can get expensive! Here are some inexpensive alternatives to white board erasers you can use.
~ Felt Squares ~
Purchase some felt pieces and cut them up into four sections to use as a cleaner for your dry erase board. You can get them super cheap at craft stores or Walmart (usually only 25 cents a sheet).
~ Socks as Erasers~
Socks can work surprisingly well as a whiteboard eraser! Have parents send in a pair of old socks to use as a towel for cleaning. They easily slip over little hands and your students will have two in case one gets lost. ?
~ Round Make-up Remover Pads ~
I love the idea of the round makeup pads because they can get replaced when they get yucky, making them perfect for wiping surfaces.
~ Wash Cloths ~
Grab a package of wash cloths from the Dollar Store and cut into fourths. Voila!
~ Magic Erasers ~
I buy the magic erasers from the Dollar Store, then cut them into thirds for use as a whiteboard cleaner. They work wonderfully as a dry-erase alternative!
~ Fun and Creative Erasers ~
“I made pompoms and glued wiggly eyes on them reading buddy/white board eraser.” ~ Nicole M.
~ Gloves ~
“My students used those knit black gloves and they kept their black dry erase marker in it.” ~ Candice J.
~ Old Sweatshirt or Sweatpants ~
“Cut up old dark sweatpants or sweatshirts into squares.” ~ Stephanie W.
~ Pink Hair Curlers for Erasers ~
“Curlers, like the pink kind for your hair, work well in whiteboard cleaning and they’re cheap! You can get a pack of 8 at the Dollar Tree.” ~ Melanie S.
These are great ideas from our expert teachers in the Fearless First Grade Group! Share your inexpensive alternatives to white board erasers in the comments below. We’d love to hear your ideas and see pictures of your clean whiteboards!
-Written by Janessa Fletcher
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