2012 Teacher Appreciation Week Deal of the Day Preview: Day 2
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Give students privacy and a place to concentrate with this incredible preview! The Really Good Privacy Shields go on sale tomorrow morning, but you can win a set today!
Monday’s Deal of the Day: Privacy Shields (on sale starting at 12am on May 7, 2012)
Regularly $35.89, save 25% on Monday, May 7, 2012 only! This Deal of the Day starts at 12am EST on Monday, May 7th, but you can win one today! For a chance to win the Privacy Shields, leave a comment below letting us know how you would use them. You may only enter one time and all entries must be received by 11:59pm EST tonight (May 6, 2012). A winner will be announced in tomorrow’s product preview post at noon EST. Good luck and thanks for being a Really Good Stuff fan!
Yesterday’s Winner: Congratulations to Alison R. for being the winner of yesterday’s Deal of the Day Preview contest! She won the Square Book Baskets in Royal Colors! If you haven’t ordered yours yet, they’re still on sale until midnight tonight. Click HERE for more details.
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It’s Day 2 of our Deal of the Day Preview!
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Commented On May 6th, 2012 12:07 pm
My students are asking for these! I’m a first year teacher and need them for my classroom.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 12:09 pm
Would love to have these during testing time. Those wandering eyes can get in the way of finding out what my kids truly know.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 12:12 pm
OMG! I use these already, but I’ve had mine for several years. I could certainly used a few replacements! These are a must for middle school classrooms with tables.
~Michelle
Commented On May 6th, 2012 12:39 pm
In my 4th grade classroom, the students do a lot of group work. The desks are arranged so that partners are easily accessible to each other when assignments are given. The privacy shields would work perfectly on individual work and during testing. Instead of moving the desks around, the students can place the privacy shields on their desks, and they can successfully complete work and tests on their own.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 12:54 pm
I have a set of these already and they are FANTASTIC! The students that are distracted have a much easier time taking tests or doing independent activities when they have their “office” on their desk.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 12:59 pm
Thanks so much for doing this!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:01 pm
These privacy shields would be great for my students who are easily distracted and need something on their desk to keep them focused. I have several students this year who would benefit.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:03 pm
these would be great to insure that students aren’t looking at their classmates work during test taking.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:05 pm
If I won the Privacy Shields, I would use them to create portable centers! I would hang center materials on the shields and have centers that could be set up anywhere in the room! The multiple colors would make it super easy to differentiate!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:05 pm
I love privacy shields. I use them when we are prepping for the state test exams. I like them for two reasons: 1. I know the students are not looking at another student’s work. 2. The main reason that I love them is because they don’t allow the student to see any other distractions happening around the room that would cause them to lose focus on the task at hand. I have the little ones when I taught Kindergarten and now need to purchase new ones for my 4th grade class.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:09 pm
I have a lot of peekers so I’d use these for every test or very important independent work! They’d love them but for some it would be really hard not to see what everyone else was doing!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:11 pm
These would be great for test time! They’d also come in handy for those small group activities when students work with partners to review.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:13 pm
I have a set of homemade ones I use and would really love a set of these sturdy privacy shields to start off next school year. They are the perfect tool to transition to testing time. As soon as the shields are on their desks, my kids know that voices are off and it’s time to show what you know.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:17 pm
If i win, I would use these during our state assessment time. It will be used to protect the student’s answers.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:17 pm
With a classroom of over 30 students sitting at tables, these would be great for test taking! Right now I use file folders to separate the students but they rarely stand up for very long
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:18 pm
We have standardized testing in grade 3 (the grade I will be teaching come Sept.) so these are a must have to limit those wandering eyes and to keep focus on the test!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:20 pm
I am using homemade ones of these, but these are exactly what I am looking for!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:24 pm
I use homemade privacy shields now. Would love these better quality ones! It helps my students stay focused when testing. Some even use them when they feel they just need some alone time to work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:28 pm
Yes please! Right now I am making do with two file folders stapled together and they have gotten pretty run down from this past school year. I would love an actual real set of privacy shields, and I think my kids would really appreciate them too
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:28 pm
These would be great to have for testing!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:28 pm
I love my class set of offices! My students use them any time they are doing a paper that I am going to take a grade on. I also have a few students who use them during quiet work time to create an area in which they can maintain better focus!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:30 pm
These are great. Would enjoy a set:-)
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:34 pm
My kindergarteners love to be separated when they take their math “tests.” They like to feel like big kids, and I think these would be perfect to keep their little eyes on their own paper!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:36 pm
Privacy shields are a must! I have some loaned from a friend …but definitely have them on my list to purchase for next year. Even with desks ..unless I separate their desks, there are too many wandering eyes!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:36 pm
I teach special education and my students are easily distracted. I would use this to assist the student to remain on task. Another use is to make learning centers, placing the instructions on the shield along with the other parts and pieces of the center to make it look professional, and well organized. I would also like to make an “office” where the students could come over and “play” organizational skills. Alphabetizing (language arts), ordering (reading comprehension), sending invoices (math), etc.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:37 pm
I think that these shields work very well for testing periods, and they would work for the occasional student who would really just like to focus. I would love a set! Thanks.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:37 pm
Several of my colleagues have these and used them for the State Tests. They make it easier for the teacher.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:39 pm
I would love to have these privacy shields for the students in my classroom who are easily distracted! Having a space all for themselves where no one could bother them would not only make my life easier, but would definitely improve their grades!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:40 pm
Just got a bunch of Mentor Texts to use next year….need these baskets!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:44 pm
I purchased these this year just in time for our state test and they came with extra time to practice with. My whole team wanted the name/price/website info etc. I kept stressing this is one of the best purchases I have ever made for my class. We just keep them in a safe spot on top of our cubbies and each team leader at teams is the “getter.” This may have them last longer as opposed to inside their desk.
So far so good! My class and myself LOVE them! 
Commented On May 6th, 2012 1:46 pm
I love these !
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:00 pm
These would be perfect in my small classroom durin testing. They would make it so easy to organize on testing days!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:04 pm
Often in a middle school math classroom, some students may be working on basic skills not needed by others students. The privacy shields give the students the much needed privacy they need to concentrate on their skill building, rather than worrying about who is “watching”. They are also a great asset when assessing students.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:09 pm
I love these!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:11 pm
My class needs these!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:13 pm
I would use these for test taking and to evaluate student abilities on different subject areas and assignments. My kids would love these!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:14 pm
I love these. The first set I bought was about 5 years ago and they are just now starting to fall apart. I use these for all sorts of things. I would love a new set.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:17 pm
I’m a first year teacher in a resource room who learned very quickly that student needs for minimal sensory input is seldom met simply by sliding desks apart. In my room, kids are constantly coming in and out of services and it is so distracting for kids with ADHD and Autism. Did I meantion that I share my classroom with our Title 1 program?Talk about distractions. I love my kids, and I (like everyone else on here) wants what is best for them. Aside from these being a great way for me to ensure that kids are not overstimulated by movement around the classroom, they could also have unit-inspired resources posted on them to clear up desk space and make for a neat and orderly workspace for all! These simple, yet useful, Privacy Shields are the stuff my dreams are made of… so PLEASE pick me!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:19 pm
I would love to have a set of these. They would be great to keep eyes from wandering, and they look like they are sturdy and would stand up well. My tables seat four, so my students are always together. I would use these when the students need to work independently, since I don’t have the option of moving desks.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:22 pm
I am a special education teacher who could really use these in my resource room. Most of our budget gets eaten up in testing supplies and so I have to buy all of my own stuff. These would be wonderful for my highly distractive students!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:23 pm
I love the shields. I currently make mine but they could be larger and cover much more.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:25 pm
We have small classrooms and my students sit so close together. When testing it would be so nice for them to have these so they wouldn’t have to worry about keeping their work covered or use books or folders for privacy. We would love to have these.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:37 pm
I love these! I currently use file folders which are constantly falling off of the students’ desks. These woud be fantastic replacements!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:45 pm
I love these! I currently have one set, but that is never enough. We use them during assessments, and any other time when students need to work quietly, or need a way to reduce distractions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:48 pm
I have tried folders that have been stapled together – they just don’t stay put!! I’ve even tried laminating them and it doesn’t help. I have a friend who has the Really Good Stuff version mentioned here and they are amazing! I would love to have them.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:59 pm
I use these in my class already – I tell my students to get their ‘offices’ out or to go to their ‘offices’ whenever they take tests or need some silent concentration time. They love them and respect each others’ quiet time with the help of these privacy shields. They are especially helpful for my special ed. students who are easily distracted.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:06 pm
I would use them in many ways. Obviously, when students are taking a test they could be used. I’d also use them to prevent distractions and help manage behavior when some of my more active students need to redirect. They could also be used when students are quizzing each other or reviewing to prevent the other student from seeing the answers (sort of like Secret Password or 25,000 Pyramid, those game shows).
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:12 pm
Many of my young friends in second grade are very sociable. I don’t want them to be sociable during assessments. Privacy shields really help my students focus on tasks. Thank you Really Good Stuff for privacy shields.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:18 pm
I really love these and they have lasted several years. It’s perfect for state testing but I also use them daily for kids to focus.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:18 pm
I have been wanting these for years. They are in my cart right now, but I just haven’t had enough funding to purchase them with school cuts. I would LOVE to have these so badly….
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:20 pm
I have one set but it is not enough for my whole class. I use them to help my kindergarten students stay focused on their own work. My original set is at least 6 years old and is holding up very well with frequent use. I would love to have enough for my whole class.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:22 pm
I have been looking at these for some time. They would be great for tests, but also to minimize distractions during independent work. I have seen them in person and they are great quality. I would love to win these!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:25 pm
Being a first year teacher these privacy shields would be perfect for my small room. To conserve space I opted to have my students sit at tables and later realized that this created an opportunity for students to copy each others work. We have been using folders as shields but they often fall over and cause disruptions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:34 pm
I have some that I made with file folders that I laminated together, because as a first year teacher items like this are not at the top of the list. They are getting closer to the top. I love these because they don’t fall off the desk and they go all the way around. Gotta have them soon…I think for this coming school year I will invest unless I win some that is…ha ha ha…
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:35 pm
I have a few third graders who are very easily distracted when it comes to focusing on work. They often try many different spots in our classroom, looking for a place where they can ease their frustration and really get down to business on their assignment. These privacy shields would be a perfect way to give them that secluded work area. I would also use these for students who are often concerned with others and just need a place to themselves. Of course they would help with wandering eyes during tests as well!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:59 pm
In a very small classroom, it is difficult to separate desks during assessments. Many students enjoy the privacy they provide – it seems to build a little confidence too!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:01 pm
I work with students who are easily distracted. I have made a similar study /privacy shield out of cardboard boxes and contact paper. I had thought of purchasing these for my classroom because I feel my students deserve something nice and professionally made. However, with 2 children in college, and having the governor of Michigan imposing additional financial burdens on union teachers, I just cannot afford it at this time. My school has put a hold on purchase orders because of state mandated budget cuts. I hope this statement is not considered too political.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:14 pm
In my second grade classroom, we have table that accommodate between 4 and 6 students. There are times when having private desks is a necessity, but is not available. Daily journal writing is a time when some kids need that privacy. My thought is to use the privacy shields to make mini-offices that provide both privacy and writing supports, like various words lists, writing process visuals, publishing protocol, story starters, etc. What a difference writing time would be with this small change!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:30 pm
I would use the privacy shields during District testing and for our yearly state AIMS testing. These would help my students keep their eyes on their own test.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:37 pm
Currently, my privacy screens are made of old school take home folder that have been stapled together. These are about 3 years old and the kids don’t like to used them because they are so torn up from being restapled back together a hundred times. They keep asking if they can use my partner teacher’s screen because they are like the ones that are the ones being sold here. I tell them no and they just groan and say they promise not cheat or talk if they don’t have to put them up! Gotta love kids!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:45 pm
Would love another set of these for testing! I had some for several years but some are starting to bend. I only have a set for about 1/3 of my class right now.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:46 pm
I just ordered these dividers about a month ago and I love the blue color and they are very sturdy! The dividers that I “inherited” when I moved to first grade were falling apart and not very helpful. My students were often caught poking holes in, or drawing on their cardboard dividers. I put a number on each of my new dividers, and that number corrolates to a particular student. That way each student has “their” divider and it’s their job to take good care of it. Each year, whichever student is “#1″ on my class list gets divider #1, student #2 on list gets divider #2 and so on. My kiddos have done a remarkable job of caring for our new dividers, and I think that since they feel it is “theirs” they are more inclined to be careful!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:48 pm
Working in an EBD MRP room, many of my children struggle with getting easily distracted. These would be great to use when doing our weekly reading and math tests in small groups my our teacher table. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:50 pm
Since my students sit in a group setting, these would be great for test taking time.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:52 pm
I use homemade “offices” in my K classroom, and the kids seem to appreciate the privacy–at times, they even ask for them when we’re not even testing! They would love these sturdy peeper keepers!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:53 pm
I need these! Trying to use folders stapled together just doesn’t work very well.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:55 pm
I teach students with emotional problems and often they are distracted by anyone or anything going on in the room. I think these privacy shields would help them dramatically.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 4:55 pm
I could use these to seperate students during testing.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:17 pm
I think kids frequently looks at their neighbors papers more of an intent to “verify” their answer than to copy one. How often have we seen a student change their correct answer to something incorrect. Agghhh…………. I want to get these to help reduce that urge to peek.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:19 pm
My students love these privacy folders. They use them weekly for all testing and they often ask if they can go get one to have up while doing independent work. Our grade level ordered sets for all 7 first grades two years ago. We are only having to reorder 1/2 that number this year as they had held up very well. Thanks for having them! Would love to get some more.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:25 pm
With limited classroom space, these can be used as a private space for buddy reading. We call them “Quiet Coves.”
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:31 pm
I have a few of these and use them when giving spelling tests to my special education students. I would love to have some more to use as individual reference tools to help students when reading, writing, or doing math. They could refer to charts, sentence starters, graphic organizers, or the like when doing their grade level work. What a great way for them to use the strategies I teach in the general education classroom!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:33 pm
These would be great! They look so easy to fold up and store.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:47 pm
I use homemade offices but these are super sturdy. Maybe next year!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:03 pm
I would use these to help some of my more distract-able students concentrate on their work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:09 pm
I teach in a school that uses tables with tote trays rather than desks. Although this is conducive for group work, many students find it difficult to concentrate during independent work. These would work better than the file folders I am using currently.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:10 pm
I can’t believe these are a giveaway! I am changing grades next year and have been looking at the privacy shields. I need these for my new grade level, and I decorate with primary colors. I plan on showing my students pictures of offices with move able walls and talk about how important it is to work hard as a professional in these environments.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:13 pm
These boards are great to isolate one child while they are doing a different activity. They also are great for testing!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:15 pm
I use these privacy folders but after years of use, they are getting written on and bent up! My first graders could use a new set!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:24 pm
My students love these as well!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:25 pm
My students do very well with these! We have double desks and need them.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:33 pm
I love these for my students with special needs. They make them feel like they have their own space.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:54 pm
The privacy shields look like they are sturdy and durable which would be a great plus verses making your own privacy shields. The shields look like the students would have more work space. Hope to have some maybe this year!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 6:59 pm
These privacy shields are wondeful! I have used many different kinds, but these are just the right size and height and the kids love the different colors. Great for independent work or test taking. I have just a few and need to get more for every student to have one.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:02 pm
Thanks so much for having such a great store and deals for teachers! I love your daily deals!!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:08 pm
My students would love these! We have tried some make-shift solutions that just don’t work well. I would use them to give some students a way to better focus their attention on a task, and of course to work privately on their tests.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:13 pm
These are absolutely wonderful. My school uses tables and not desks and this would be a wonderful way for students to have so privacy and concentration when working.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:42 pm
I love these privacy shields and use them almost every day. They are one of the most useful tools in my classroom!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:49 pm
I have a classroom set of these shields and I love them. However, I have had mine for many years and some are needing to be replaced. Well worth the money. My kids love them too.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:52 pm
These are a great resource for any teacher new or old. Eventhough we want to think our students will keep their eyes on their paper we all know that there are always peekers. I would also like to use these as a resource for my students who have trouble staying focused. Right now my kids will set up old folders in order to help themselves stay focused.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:52 pm
I would be able to use these in many different ways. Giving students privacy during tests is one way, but it’s also a great way to differentiate tests and worksheets without students knowing that they are doing different work than their peers! It is also great for when I want to put the students into pods to work together on some activities, yet separate on others.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 7:54 pm
There are always several students in the class who are distracted and the privacy shields would help them remain focused on their work when they need to be independent. I have seen them used in a fist gradeclassroom during testing and the students are always on task an not bothered by anyone. I could see them helping out during state testing.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:00 pm
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!! But mine are definitely needing replacing – My boys in my class this year have been brutal!! Some are only hanging on with tape!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:08 pm
I have several sensitive students that do not like others looking at them. If I could divert eyes from seeing others looking at them, everyone would get more done.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:08 pm
I have been watching these for a while now. Sure would like to try them.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:13 pm
These would be so much better than the 3 ring binders I am currently using!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:20 pm
Privacy shields would help keep my students focused on their work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:21 pm
I need these so badly for my classroom. We work cooperatively a lot, and I love having long tables to do that. However, it makes it very difficult to administer assessments without students being able to see their peer’s work. These would be the perfect solution to that problem. They fold easily for storage and could be used only when needed.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:24 pm
I love these and will need a new set after this year. I have had the ones in my class for 5 years and they have stood the test of 5 classes of 2nd grade students really well. The only reason they are being replaced is that when another teacher borrowed them her students wrote on them and poked holes in them.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:29 pm
I have had these in the past and am ready for a new set! My students love to use them as their very own “Private Offices” during independent work time.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:31 pm
I need these for testing time…the students love having privacy and are more focused when they don’t have to worry their peers are “peeking”!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:45 pm
These would be great for test time!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:47 pm
I was just looking at these this morning in the catalog!! I have so many students who cannot focus when other students are near. I’m excited about the possibility of using these to block out visual distractions so ALL students can focus and learn. (fingers crossed!)
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:53 pm
I would love to have these for my first graders. They love to set up “offices” for assessments or when they really need to focus. Right now we set up a binder and a folder…but it blocks the number lines on their name tags!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:53 pm
Sure could use these for MIRP time.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:53 pm
I would use these for every day testing, but they would also come in handy for the dreaded state testing! In addition, I have some students who would benefit from using the shield to help them focus to help keep out distractions from around the room. Thanks!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:54 pm
My students would love these! During our spelling tests or even during regular work, they are constantly trying to put up books between their paper and their neighbor’s paper! We have tables, so it’s really hard to make sure that neighbors aren’t copying. These privacy shields would help alleviate that problem!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:54 pm
These wonderful privacy shields could be used as personal word walls. I have some already and I have attached cursive alphabet and money strips as well as a 100s chart to the inside for reference. Would love to have more of these in my room.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:55 pm
I would use these when we have tests.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:55 pm
Right now, I use some that I made from 2 file folders. They serve their purpose, but are definitely not keeping ALL peeking eyes off others’ papers
I would LOVE to have a nice sturdy set to use for testing and other “individual” work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:56 pm
I made 28 of these out of file folders almost 7 years ago…your product is much more sturdier than my file folders! I would love these for my class during their weekly tests!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:56 pm
These would be so awesome to have in my room!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:58 pm
Love these! I have several students who are adhd and they just need their “privacy” and these work so well. So easy to use!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:58 pm
This would be great for private study carrels!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:58 pm
I would love these for my computer lab, we have tables with the computers on them and the students are so busy checking out everyone else they don’t concentrate on their own work. These are low enough for me to see them, but private enough to keep students focused.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:58 pm
These would limit on the moving desks!!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:58 pm
This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. This is perfect to use during assessment time(s).
Commented On May 6th, 2012 8:59 pm
Some of my students NEED these! I have several Special Class ELA & Math students that need privacy in order to focus on their own work. They would be an absolute lifesaver!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:00 pm
As a Teacher of students with learning disabilities, I would use these for stations, where the noise level in the classroom is a little higher than usual. It would allow students to stay focused on their task. I would use a piece of velcro so that station directions can be attached right to the privacy shield.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:00 pm
My first graders sit at tables and these would be really helpful when they’re taking a test.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:01 pm
I work at a magnet school where we have weekly literacy tests. We currently use folders as privacy shields, which do not last a whole year!
As much as we take tests, these would be put to great use and I wouldn’t have to buy my own!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:01 pm
My students sit in groups of six so these would be perfect for test taking.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:02 pm
Currently, I use two manila folders taped together as privacy shields. This technique worked at first, but now they are falling apart and I am constantly having to repair and replace them. I teach at a private school and use these “privacy shields” for third grade reading and math, seventh and eighth grade science, English, reading, and Spanish, and fifth and sixth grade science. Therefore, they really do get their use! My students and I would really appreciate the permanent privacy shields. I can promise that they will be well used by many different students!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:02 pm
I have needed these all year for my first graders during our show what you know Fridays. I’m a first year teacher and these would be a great thing to have for my room.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:02 pm
These would be great for testing!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:02 pm
Going from a class of 7 to a class of 25 next year!! For the past 3 years I have taught, each student in my class has got their own large tabletop desk. They are really made for two people, but sitting 2 fifth graders makes it a tight squeeze! Having these privacy shields is definitely an addition I need in my classroom next year as they will be sitting 2 at each desk instead of one! We will be packed in like sardines already so these will help with the 5th grader wondering eyes! I’ve had to use other teachers’ privacy in the shields in the past so it would be wonderful to have my own!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:03 pm
These would be great for tests as well as my little one who are easily distracted and need the privacy to keep them on task.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:03 pm
My Kindergartners have a hard time with the concept of not looking at their neighbors paper. These would be a BIG help in keeping their eyes from wandering and make it easier for me to get assessments done
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:04 pm
I would LOVE these! I would use them for when we take tests, when students need to work without distraction, or anytime I want them to keep their eyes on their own papers. They would be awesome!!!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:04 pm
My Kindergartners have a hard time with the concept of not looking at their neighbors paper. These would be a BIG help in keeping their eyes from wandering and make it easier for me to get assessments done.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:04 pm
I am a special education teacher with students that need limited stimuli to keep them focused. These privacy shields would allow them to reach their full potential, keeping them from being distracted by outside factors.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:04 pm
I will be a first year teacher next year and have already been told these are a must have!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:05 pm
These would be wonderful in so many activities and would really help me see who is getting a concept and who needs more practice.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:06 pm
I really need these for my classroom, I have three kidney tables which makes iit is so easy for eyes to wander. Being a first year teacher there are so many items I’ve paid for myself getting these dividers would be super.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:06 pm
I would use these in my small groups by placing them in between the students to act like walls. This will give my struggling learners the privacy they need to do heir best and to ensure they are doing their own work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:07 pm
We have several distractable kids who would greatly benefit from “private offices” to do their work in!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:08 pm
Love these! We call them our “private office”!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:10 pm
As a Special Education teacher, privacy shields are lifesavers in my small space! I’ve used homemade ones constructed from file folders, but have had these on my wishlist all year. They look so much sturdier and would afford more privacy for those students easily distracted. Please make my wish come true!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:11 pm
I would love these for my Kindergarten classroom. These will work great not only for testing but with an independent work where students have trouble focusing on their own work. In our classrooms, we are very limited on space so it can be difficult to find an independent work spot for each child to help them focus on their work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:11 pm
These are great for tests and students who need less distractions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:13 pm
I need some new privacy shields. My current ones aren’t as big.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:14 pm
I have borrowed a few of these for small group testing, but would love a class set! My kindergarten kids have lots of little wandering eyes.
It has really helped to show what they truly know!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:16 pm
LOVE these! Great for testing or for some distraction-free work areas. The other teachers at my grade level keep borrowing mine, so I need to get a few more sets.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:16 pm
I used to make our own desk shields way back when, until I saw them at Really Good Stuff. I purchased a set and LOVE them. They lasted for several years (not just a few). It’s about time to recycle the old ones
. I use them for Writer’s Workshop, testing, and student centered learning where I want my students to discover on their own. The kids even help themselves when they feel they need a quiet space!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:16 pm
I love these privacy walls….what a wonderful way to give students the “office” they need to do their best work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:17 pm
I love having my students work together in small groups, so their desks are close together. Privacy shields would be great to keep them from sharing during a test.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:18 pm
My students try to use their folders or agendas during testing for more privacy, but they are ALWAYS
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:19 pm
In my first grade class, a skill I teach is personal space. These allow students to utilize their own space while working, cooling off or just needing others to stay away. They are especially critical during class votes, assessments and reading.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:19 pm
I would use these in so many ways!
1) testing of ‘course
2) games and activities
3)when a child needs to focus more
4) privacy when making a project so that no one can see each other’s work
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:20 pm
My students are always trying to use their folders during tests or activities in which I want them to complete independently, and they are ALWAYS falling down! They spend more time worrying about trying to put them back up than they do on the actual work! These would be so much better to have and use!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:23 pm
I would love to have a set of these for the classroom. These would replace the folders that we currently use to accomodate privacy during assessments. These would also create mobile workstations that allow students to work independently without being disrupted from other classroom activities that distract them.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:23 pm
I would love these!!! I borrowed a few from a colleague to help a few of my students to focus, and it worked. Now all my students want to have one.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:23 pm
I would definitely use these “offices” to allow the students to work quietly without distractions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:25 pm
My kinders love to use these…..they call them their thinking place!!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:26 pm
Privacy shields are handy tools in any classroom.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:26 pm
These would work well in my classroom during spelling assessments and when students need privacy when completing their seat work.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:28 pm
I love these! I’ve had mine for several years and they are used for testing and then for some kids that just like to be away from distractions. I really need some replacements!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:28 pm
I really need these for my classroom. I never realized how much kids cheat.
~Jennifer
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:30 pm
I would love to have these in my classroom – I have very beat up homemade ones now! These would be a great replacement!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:32 pm
I would love to have these! Right now my students are using file folders that I have stapled together. They really aren’t long enough but they do help. The only bummer is they are in pretty rough shape. These would be such a welcomed change in my classroom!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:32 pm
I have these and they are absolutely great! They are very durable, and I use them for many different activities. I love keeping my students in cooperative learning groups and this makes it possible!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:33 pm
I work with students that have special needs. I use these all the time in my classroom. They are great for blocking visual distractions so that the student can focus on work. They can also provide a little privacy for students who need a break, but do not want to leave the classroom.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:38 pm
I would love to win these. This year we use 2 pocket folders to make a privacy shield and they tend to fall down. I ordered some for next year but I was only able to order one set due to the cost.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:38 pm
Really would love to get these! I have some homemade ones, but these would definitely would last longer and are higher. These would come in handy for the many wandering eyes in my class!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:41 pm
I would LOVE to have these! I just tried to figure out how to make some with science project boards. I have a few kiddos who just struggle keeping focused. This would be perfect!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:42 pm
I have one set of these so only half of my class gets one when we take a test. As a first year teacher, this was all I could afford. My students beg to get one when we test. I would love to have another set to cover the entire class because they are AWESOME!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:45 pm
I have used the privacy shields for several years and could use a new set. It is very helpful for tests and writer’s workshop.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:45 pm
My students would LOVE these!!! They work so hard and want quiet and do their own class work!!! I love to win them!!!7
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:46 pm
My second graders would love to use these Privacy Shields to help them concentrate and to lessen distractions. They would be fabulous for tests and times when a child just needs some quiet time.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:52 pm
I am a first year teacher and got my job 42 days into the school year. My students lost all those instructional days and have been very busy since. They’d love to have these for the last month and a half of school. They enjoy having their “own space”.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:53 pm
I have a few of these and I love them for testing. They are great for those “wandering eyes”.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:53 pm
Wow! These would replace the homemade stapled cardstock ones that are falling apart in my room.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:56 pm
I would use these to complete a set so that everyone would have one to use. Currently I have only 10 of them. They are great to use when we take our spelling test each week.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 9:58 pm
These privacy shields would make great portable workstations in my classroom. This is my first year teaching Second Grade and it took me awhile to get my workstations so that they are organized with the direction cards in baskets. After a few weeks the students seem to have “forgotten” what the workstation directions were. I think these would make great workstation themed boards that can display the station materials and directions to keep them on task.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:00 pm
I would use them to keep little wondering eyes to themselves!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:01 pm
I have tried making these on my own, but they are flimsy and fall over easily. My students hate them. They would love to use these!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:03 pm
I would love to have these for my first grade classroom. my students sit in groups, so whenever we do Common District assessments, i have to move some of them to tables or move their desks. Privacy Shields would make testing easier. These would be great for writing , too, when i want them to focus on their writing.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:05 pm
I would love to have these! I am currently using flimsy folders for my students and they tear easily and don’t stay up very well. I teach in a high poverty level school and do not have a lot of extra money for things like this for my students. These would be a great addition to my classroom to help my students during tests and other activities.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:09 pm
I have been borrowing these from fellow teachers, and need to get my own for next year. It would be great to win a class set.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:11 pm
I know so many classroom teachers who need these! We are Title 1 and our district is so poor.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:15 pm
I really need 2 sets of these fo my students. They get so tired of pulling their desks apart from collaborative groups for tests.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:15 pm
I have a very diverse class this year with a wide ability range. I could use these privacy shields when I give them differentiated activities. It would take away the “Wait how come she gets to do that” type questions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:17 pm
Currently I am in my second year as a teacher and right now I’m using file folders I have taped together. Without laminating them, they fall apart very easily or my first graders accidently tear them apart where they are taped. These would be put to good use in my classroom!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:18 pm
I would love a set! It would save so much time during testing instead of having the students move their desks.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:18 pm
I would use these in my Kindergarten classroom. My kids are using their takehome folders for privacy folders because every time I make privacy folders they mess them up. These would be so great to use at our tables to help the kids keep their eyes on their own papers and to reduce distractions. I only have room for 4 tables in my classroom and I have to have 5 kids sit at each table what a lifesaver these would be.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:21 pm
I would love to win these cute and functional privacy shields. I have some now that are 10 years old that I made from black poster board. My Paraprofessional keeps threatening to throw them away because they are so worn out and written on by 10 year’s worth of kindergarten students! What a pleasure it would be to have brand new ones! I would use them when assessing my students. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your contest.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:24 pm
I would love to have these. I teach 1st graders, which they can be easily distracted normally, but I seem to have 1/3 of my class that are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, so they are extremely distracted not just at test time but sometimes for just daily classwork. I have tried to make my own type of dividers out of file folders, for my students to use but they just dont last. So your dividers would be an awesome thing for me to have.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:25 pm
I would use these during testing to prevent wandering eyes.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:27 pm
I have tried making these but mine do not hold up well. We would use these often!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:30 pm
Boy would these things come in handy! I would love to have these for Friday Test Day in my First Grade classroom. These would sure stop any wandering eyes!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:31 pm
I would use them for test taking of course, but I would also use them to separate students for group or paired work. I would also allow students to use them when they wanted to have their own privacy. Sometimes students just want to have their own private time, so this would be nice for them to work behind.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:39 pm
I would love these for testing. I use folders stapled together right now, but they fall down and frustrate the kids. Plus the kids write on them. I can definitely use a replacement. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:43 pm
I’d use these with my 2 year olds. Sometimes they want to be left alone to read by themselves- I’d give them the opportunity for some alone time! I would teach the children that these are meant for privacy and the person using them wants some alone time.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:46 pm
These privacy shields are a must in today’s busy classroom. I’d use them during independent reading time, during test/quiz time, game center time (especially when playing math or social studies submarine game), writing center, folder time, and anytime a child needs help with keeping distractions at a minimum. The kids love to set their desks up like offices and these provide the perfect solution. Hope I win! Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Teachers’ Appreciation Week!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:47 pm
These would be fantastic for six weeks assessments and spelling tests. To ensure that students do not have wondering eyes
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:54 pm
Would LOVE to have these! Asked for some, but you know how it is with budget cuts……: (
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:54 pm
I am a Special Education Teacher and I would use these for a couple of different purposes.
1. I would use them so that the students could remain focused on what they were working on.
2. I would use them to make mini word walls for each of the students since they all have different sight words they are working on.
3. I would use them to make a mini learning center.
I am sure I can think of others to but these would be the ones I would start out with.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:56 pm
Although I encourage collaborative work frequently, these privacy shields are the perfect item to use for testing or to help a student who is easily distracted.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:56 pm
I have wanted these for so long, but never seem to have enough funds available. I would use them as
“offices” for each student. On the inside I would post “helps” like a calendar, theme word walls for the month,
sight words for the month, etc. I would also have a list of journal prompts and a pocket for their spelling dictionaries. Hopefully, they would spark a lot of imaginative writing. What a great way to begin a new school year!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:58 pm
Have been wanting these for a long time!!! Make my day!!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:58 pm
I would LOVE a class set of these!!! They are so useful for testing as well as when kids just want to block out distractions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:59 pm
I have wanted these for over 2 years, but have not been able to fit them in my budget! My friend has them in her classsroom and she only makes me want them even more! Praying I can get them very soon!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:02 pm
I love these for test time and individual private work time to keep wandering eyes from getting ideas from others.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:03 pm
I love these.. They are really sturdy. I would love some of my own
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:05 pm
These would be great during high stakes testing, such as MCAS, since ere seem to best many students in my room and very little spaces to turn the desks. They would also be great during testing for the students who get easily distracted.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:07 pm
I teach third grade science / social studies. I have been trying to get privacy shields for my students all year. I have even posted on Donor’s Choose, but sadly we are still doing without. It would mean a great deal to my students to have a bit of space where they don’t feel the pressure of wandering eyes. Sixty third graders are crossing their fingers!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:12 pm
I would love to have these in my classroom! I am a first year teacher and have a very diverse classroom. I have some students who have high anxiety when completing pre and post assessments, some who are very distracted, and others who are concerned with ‘who is looking at their paper’. These would be great!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:23 pm
I’m saving up to buy a set or two for my class since these seem like the best product on the market.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:24 pm
These would be great for independent workstations!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:28 pm
Love these! I would love a set for my classroom. The kiddos could use them when taking tests, or if they just want a private space to work. Love this product!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:32 pm
I’ve been using these with my students for the past 10 years – helps keep their eyes in their own space and lessens distractions.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:34 pm
I am currently job searching and am gathering items for my future classroom! Would love to save money and still have fantastic products for my students and me to use!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:36 pm
I don’t have enough of these for my entire class. They have to share and they always give me puppy dog eyes because they want to be the one that gets one.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 11:46 pm
I would use them to prevent students from looking at other student’s papers!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 12:08 am
I have a few little friends who cannot seem to control their eyes…these would definitely help!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 12:09 am
I am a third grade teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. I have heard about the quality and durability of these privacy folders and have wanted a class set for some time now. In my class, there are only long tables for the students. This makes it more difficult for students to have privacy, since they don’t have an individual desk. These privacy shields would help immensely with the students concentration and performance.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 12:57 am
I also made my own out of chipboard, but they have gotten old and worn out. I’m ready to replace them and these look very attractive.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 1:22 am
I have made these out of manila file folders before, but would love to have a real set of them. They would be perfect for test-taking time. Also, many of my students could use them to be more focused.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 4:54 am
These shields will make more seating options, prevent distractions, and allow privacy. They work much better than the ones I made from manilla folders. Students could use a colored index card and a clothespin to signal the teacher for help.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 5:11 am
Shields are fantastic! I could not live without them in my classroom. Since my students desks are in cooperative groups, shields are used during all testing sessions. Kids love them but I don’t have enough for everybody so we have to take turns. Shieds are a must for every classroom.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 5:33 am
Our students use these dividers when they are in the computer lab taking classscape assessments. They work wonderfully!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 5:40 am
I love the privacy shields. I have a class set now that have seen better days and need to be replaced. Unfortunately, I can’t afford do that right now. My students use them when they take tests but they also use them when they need to concentrate. My student’s with attention issues like to use them because it keeps them from being distracted. We also use the privacy shields when we are doing various auditory activities such as describing a pattern with pattern blocks made by one person and having others try to duplicate it exactly.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 6:03 am
I have these already. With how battered they are you can tell how much I use them!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 6:56 am
We love these! These shields turn a student desk into a “student office!”
Commented On May 7th, 2012 6:59 am
I love these! I have a couple that were left by another teacher. They are fabulous during testing times, but also when children need to be able to focus on their learning. I used to use them only during testing, but now leave them out all the time and children grab me when they need them. Unfortunately I only have couple, but would love a full set!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 7:02 am
I would love to use these as “study boards” for stations. On the inside of the shield would be notes, posters, etc. on a skill or topic that would be used to study or learn more about the skill or topic. They would also be great for those kiddos that need some privacy or less distractions during work time!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 7:14 am
I have been meaning to buy new privacy shields…mine have pencil holes poked in them and are getting pretty battered! A new set would be so welcome in my room!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 7:35 am
I love privacy shields. I made some out of file folders but these would be so much better!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 9:28 am
These are fantastic! It helps to keep students focused on their work and also helps with the peekers of the room. I have had mine for several years and they need to be replaced! I was thinking about doing it this summer.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 5:21 pm
I made my own “offices” this year using manila file folders. This would be great to have for test days!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 5:42 pm
Hi,
I currently have some of these privacy shields in my third grade classroom, and I can never have enough. I often use them when students are taking tests and quizzes, and have also offered them to students to use during writing workshop. It’s amazing how some kids are able to stay on task better when they are using a privacy shield.This is one of my all-time favorite teaching supplies! Great item!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 7:23 pm
These are exactly what I need for the classroom. Perfect privacy shields!!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 9:49 pm
These boards are so great to use for testing privacy! I would use them every Friday for spelling tests!
Commented On May 7th, 2012 10:18 pm
These would be great for testing and center stations!
Commented On May 8th, 2012 1:17 am
These would work great for those students who have a hard time staying focused on what they are doing.
Commented On May 8th, 2012 1:37 am
These are great when taking test and quizzes to ensure privacy! I’ve been looking for a solution to use in class when I start teaching 5th grade.