Clothespin Hacks: How Many Things Can a Clothespin Pin in the Art Room?

No whiteboard? No problem! Did you know that you can display visuals with just clothespins and hot glue? Let’s see how many things you can pin in the art room with Kara Swink, an elementary art teacher in Hawaii.

Clothespins are an underrated item to hack in the art room. They’re cheap (often free with donations!) and come in a variety of sizes and colors. With a little dab of hot glue, they can transform your classroom or cart into an organized space with helpful visuals! Plus, they’re easy to remove and damage-free if you change your mind.

How many places can you pin a clothespin?

• Shelves
• Walls
• Carts
• Tables
• Chairs
• Boards
• Doors
• Ceilings
• And so much more!

How many things can you pin up with a clothespin?

• Art history examples
• Project samples
• Instructions
• Anchor charts
• Schedules
• Expectations
• Art supplies
• Student work
• Handouts
• And so much more!

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Tell us, how do you display visuals without a board or screen?

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