By Jules Rhee, MEd | Latest update 3/2/2026
Magnetic tape is so useful in the classroom. Here’s my favorite way to use it.
I’ve been doing this for years, but maybe someone out there hasn’t heard of it yet.
You’ve probably seen rolls of self-adhesive magnetic tape – like this one from many retail stores. (I am not an Amazon affiliate – just FYI!) Check the craft section, it’s not too hard to find.
This magnetic tape is actually like “tape” – imagine that! It’s fairly thin, but not nearly as strong as the roll-type. The roll-type is much thicker and stronger. But this is just so darn easy to use – no scissors is a bonus.
Unfortunately, the tape dispenser kind isn’t even close to being as strong as the roll.
I go through several rolls of both types every year.
Question: Why does one teacher need so much magnetic tape?
Answer: Because I have a small room. I do have a magnetic whiteboard, and I use it to change up posters, worksheets, spelling lists, you name it.
It’s great for hanging things short-term.
I put the magnetic tape directly on the back of my posters, especially if I know that I’ll be using them for years to come.
Other times, for a rubric or writing prompt, I use a page protector.
It’s so simple!
Make sure to use enough self-adhesive magnetic tape so the page protector doesn’t fall down or hang crooked.
I generally have 3 – 4 magnetic page protectors around my room and switch out the papers quickly and frequently. When I’m not using one, I stash it on the side of my filing cabinet that no one can really see.
About the Author
Written by Jules Rhee, MEd, and a 30-year teaching veteran; published 7/6/2016; latest update 3/2/2026
Jules is the creator of Caffeine Queen Teacher (CQT) – Visual Math Organizers + Graph Paper Support. She’s a veteran teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience (SPED, upper elementary, and middle school) and a Master’s in Education (MEd). Jules shares practical, classroom-tested ideas and creates step-by-step resources that help students stay organized, confident, and successful – especially with multiplication and long division.
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