temporary name tags.

Our school provides photo ID nametags for the kids but we're on our own for the first couple of months.  How many of these temporary nametags have you tried?

stickers - peel off

die cuts - disintegrate

cutesy store bought nameplates - rip

paint chips - too small

buttons - ridiculous trying to pin 85 times a day...

A couple years ago I was passed a tip at a summer institute.  And today I am sharing it with you!

{solo cups.}

Yes.  The plastic, college accessory.  Added bonus, they now come in a variety of sizes and colors!!  :)

Put them face down on a cookie sheet in the oven. 300-350. It's not an exact science.

They only take a few minutes to melt down so stay by the oven and watch closely.

{ew.  PLEASE excuse my grody oven.}

When they're almost flat, smoosh 'em down good with the bottom of a frying pan.  :)  Repeat as needed.

Take them out and immediately pop with a hole punch.  When they're cool, add student names, lunch numbers and whatever else you need!  Thread with yarn and ta-da!!  Simple, durable nametags.