Sometimes cool tools can be low tech (and inexpensive), as evidenced by these great display stands I found at Ikea for .99 each (search Tolsby on
ikea.com).
I'm using them right now for several things, as you can see in the photos.
Last week I used them as table numbers for the book pass activity (
see previous post). The numbers are clip art that I re-printed in color this morning to spiff them up a bit.
The students of one of our Spanish teachers are getting ready to do a big Dia de los Muertos project in the library, complete with a large altar to Frida Kahlo and smaller, individual altars to relatives and personal heroes. I put related pictures in the display stands and will set these on library tables to compliment their projects.
Finally, I'm working on a new display, Read Any Good Movies Lately? After poking around on IMBD, I discovered that we have almost all of the books that correspond with the top 40 or so
books-to-upcoming movies on their site. I'll display the books themselves, the IMBD list, and a handout of the books. I'm including the display stands with 4 x 6 color copies of the book covers so the display won't be bare if (hopefully when) the books are checked out.
What other uses have you thought of for these low tech cool tools?
Thanks for sharing where you bought those picture frames. I love them! they are perfect for table numbers and signage. I tried the book pass with some of my classes in the library. It was a hit! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. May I pin one of your pics to my pinterest board?
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Hello, Sandra,
ReplyDeleteIt would be great for you to pin one of the pics to your pinterest board. Thanks for helping to spread the word about ShelfConsumed! Many thanks!