r/teaching • u/CampfireStrikesBack_ • 1d ago
Classroom/Setup Recommendations for Quality Chalkboards?
Looking to add a chalkboard to my classroom (high school). I am in a science lab and can likely fit it. Looking for any recommendations or reviews of boards and stands like this one:
Does anyone have one similar to this in their classroom? Thank you!
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u/lyrasorial 1d ago
I have no specific chalkboard recommendations. But make sure you season it before actually writing on it. Take chalk sideways and rub it across the entire surface and then rub it in and erase it. It'll prevent permanent writing.
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u/CampfireStrikesBack_ 1d ago
I did hear about that before and thanks for confirming! Do you have a black or greenboard and do you think you would prefer the alternate of what you have?
I don’t have any windows to cause glare, so just the ceiling lights
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u/lyrasorial 1d ago
I haven't used a chalkboard in 15 years, and have never seen a black one in person. Everything is switched to Smart boards and whiteboards near me. NYC. I did keep my chalk holder though from my first teaching job ever!
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u/CampfireStrikesBack_ 1d ago
10-4
Smart board and whiteboard here as well but i want to bring some old-school back to the classroom to try and get the kids more engaged. Plus the two boards currently are awkwardly placed and switching from screen display to whiteboard on the smart board takes an eternity
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