Thrifty Thursday

Thrifty Thursday is here!! This week’s tip is simple…look on Ebay!!!  I always want to change things in my classroom, but it also costs me a lot of money to do so.  A friend of mine recently reminded me of the great deals available on Ebay.  So, when you’re looking for new classroom products, check Ebay before you purchase from the store.  For instance, I wanted an iPod for my class, but didn’t want to purchase an iPod touch.  After all, it’s for my classroom!! So, I went to Ebay and searched for an iPod nano.  I found some used ones starting at $25.  This was a great price for me because I didn’t have to purchase a new one.  I wanted an iPod to use in my classroom as part of my listening center.  After attending a technology conference, I wanted to record my own stories for students to listen to.  That’s for another day.  My point is, always do your research before purchasing any classroom items.  The goal is to save money in the classroom, and using Ebay is one way to do so!!