A classroom chalkboard, or blackboard, is a reusable writing surface for teachers and students. The smooth surface is easy to write on and even easier to clean off. Used with chalk, individuals can write, solve math problems, and draw diagrams for the entire class to see. Chalkboards can be a dark green or black color, hence the term blackboard. This allows easy viewing due to the contrast between the white chalk and dark paint. Chalkboards, according to King University, revolutionized how teachers deliver lessons with the ability to easily teach an entire group of students at once. Classroom chalkboards allow all students to see the same information at the same time. At Today’s Classroom, we also carry other visual aids, such as whiteboards and bulletin boards, to aid in displaying classroom information.
At Today’s Classroom, we know that visual aids are important when teaching children. For this reason, we carry a variety of different school chalkboards for your classroom needs. The blackboards are available in different sizes to suit your classroom space. Let us help you find the school chalkboard you have been looking for today!
School Chalkboards for Classroom Instruction
At Today’s Classroom, we carry the following classroom chalkboards:
- Cafe Style Chalkboards - Smaller style often accompanied by a wooden frame or base to stand on its own. Used in classrooms & restaurants/cafes.
- Mobile Chalkboards - With wheels to be moved from one space to the next. Available in different styles.
- Wall-mounted Blackboards - Flat-backed to easily attach to any wall. Available in green or black colors and come in several different sizes to fit your space.
- Retro Fit Conversion Boards - Applied over a pre-existing chalkboard to convert it into a modern whiteboard.
How to Choose Your New Classroom Chalkboard
Before purchasing a classroom chalkboard, consider the following:
- Classroom Layout - Look around your classroom and decide where your new classroom chalkboard will fit. This will help you decide which type of chalkboard to purchase. If you are working with a small room, then your best option is a wall-mounted chalkboard. This saves space in your room and can be mounted on any wall. We recommend that student desks be rearranged to face whichever wall the chalkboard is on. This ensures that everyone has a clear view of what is being taught.
- Purpose - In early childhood and elementary classes, chalkboards can be mounted low for students to use during dramatic play or fine motor activities. Small, cafe-style chalkboards can be used by students to utilize at their seats. If you plan to use the school chalkboard to present information to students, we recommend wall-mounted or mobile chalkboards. Mobile chalkboards are nice for small or multi-se rooms as they can be removed from the room.
