Monday, February 14, 2011

A gavel.. for class

I have a great respect for teachers. This respect has grown as I teach my own college course and try to find frugal ways to purchase classroom supplies.

In my current course, State and Local Government, we simulate committee hearings. With many students talking at once, we have had a need for a gavel. To fulfill this, I have been looking at Goodwill with no luck. I decided to try the outlet mall (someone suggested a meat clever but those have jagged edges - the thought of those scuffing the table was a bit too much for me) and had no success. Then, I went to Ax Man's supply shop and found a rubber mallet. Only $1.98. Ha! Next week, I am thinking of be-dazzling it and adding some bling from my already purchased craft supplies. Don't you think a be-jeweled rubber mallet/gavel would be something to talk about?!

Fun, fun, fun!

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