Teacher Appreciation Day is right around the corner.  If you’re looking for a surefire way into a teacher’s heart, look no further than office supplies.  Seriously, folks.  Office supplies are an educator’s best friend.  This category is rather wide and it can be hard to nail down that perfect gift.  Not to worry.  I stumbled across a BRAND NEW supply that made my heart skip a beat. It skipped so much that I’m willing to publish a rather bold statement.  EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator are the perfect Teacher Appreciation gift idea.  Why such a strong stance from Kelley on this one?  Keep reading to find out more . . .

USE IT DAILY

If you’ve ever been in a classroom, you know that dry erase pens are used all day . . . every day.  From posting daily schedules and recording student brainstorm sessions to small group work and whole class math, teachers always seem to have a white board marker in hand. Educators go through countless markers each year, and there is NOTHING like a fresh EXPO right out of the package.  This brings me to reason number one as to why a pack of EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator makes sense for Teacher Appreciation Week — it’s a PRACTICAL gift.

BRAND NEW FEATURE

Why is this particular style of dry erase marker better than the rest?  It’s new and improved ink indicator feature is an absolute game changer in the classroom.  I know what you’re thinking, “Um, really?!  It just has a little ink gage on the side.”  But, it’s more than that.

Let me paint a picture for you.  Close your eyes . . . or don’t (I’m just being dramatic) . . . and picture a teacher hosting the most amazing lesson. It’s engaging as all get out, the room is silent,  and the learning is at an all time high.  Just at that moment when those students are absolutely eating out of the palm of her hand, her dry erase pen runs dry.  It’s at this exact moment when all the magic is lost.  A giggle or two is bound to erupt and the focus has now shifted to that dead marker.  The flow of the lesson is interrupted as you scramble to find a new one. Getting settled back in is a challenge and that poor teacher will struggle to mimic that perfect moment before the #TeacherFail.

Okay, so that was a rather long way of saying that this situation can now be avoided.  By simply checking that ink indicator, a teacher will now know when a pen is about to dry out.  This tired dry erase marker can be exchanged for a fresh one prior to a lesson. This brings me to reason number two as to why EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator are the perfect Teacher Appreciation gift idea — they can SAVE a stellar lesson.

NOVEL FOR STUDENTS

Now, teachers aren’t the only ones using dry erase markers in their classrooms.  Educators have their students use these almost every day as well. Sometimes students utilize dry erase markers in small group situations.  At other times, they are using them to work out problems on mini white boards.  Let’s face it . . . white board pens are a super tool for students. Again, it seems like I could be talking about any marker here. However, I’m making a play for EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator because they are novel.  Student attention goes through the roof when a familiar tool gets a facelift.  In turn, students buy into the activity/task more.  I dare you to slap one of these in a student’s hand and see what unfolds.  It’s gonna be grander than you think.

But, you don’t take my word for it.  I actually sent a pack of these with my two teaching besties to use with their students.  When I asked how it went, my one teacher pal replied, “They’re obsessed.  Those pens caused a huge eruption of curiosity.”  It wasn’t only the teachers giving me noteworthy feedback either.  Students shared their thoughts as well.  Here are just a few sayings that were overheard from the mouths of babes in the upper elementary wing . . .

• “It’s really cool how you can tell if the ink container is full or not.” (3rd grader)
• “It makes a lot of sense. You’ll know when your ink is gonna run out.” (5th grader)
• “It’s neat . . . it looks like water.” (3rd grader)
• “They’re epic!” (4th grader)

This brings me to reason number three as to why EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator are the perfect Teacher Appreciation Week gift idea — they increase STUDENT ENGAGEMENT.

THE ULTIMATE VERDICT

Alright, so there you have it — a quick post outlining three reasons as to why I believe EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator are the perfect Teacher Appreciation gift.  As stated above, these markers are practical, can save a lesson, and increase student engagement. And . . . they totally turn that #TeacherFail into an #EXPOTeacherWin. Any one of these reasons is music to a teacher’s ears . . . let alone all three 😉  If you are looking to snag this cost-effective gift for a teacher this year, look for EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator at select retailers such as Walmart, Target, Staples, Office Depot, and Amazon.

***Review Disclaimer: I received compensation and free product from EXPO for this post.  All opinions are my own.