Extra Durable Book Bin or Student Book Box Tags

After having to remake damaged book bin labels and new student booknbox tags year after year, a simple, inexpensive kitchen item allowed me to make labels that are virtually indestructible and reusable.  

I love using these lids as a base because they are super inexpensive, but unbendable. I was able to purchase 24 lids for about $4.

Each lid will need a small hole big enough for a binder ring to go through. The best option is to use a drill, but hammering a nail through the top of the lid will work as well.  If using a drill, it is best to go through the hole in both directions to get rid of any sharp edges.  

I have created a variety of templates for sale at my TpT store.  Every color option is editable in order to fit your needs.

Click to go directly to the product you're interested in and download as a PowerPoint to allow you to edit.  Each product comes with complete directions:

• Relaxing Blue and Green
• Nifty Neon
• Contemporary Black and White
• Perfectly Primary

Simply print, laminate, and cut in order to apply the label to the canning lids.

Use a glue gun to adhere the label around the edges and press onto the shiny side of the lid. (Make sure the hole is facing the top!)  Once it has cooled, punch through the label with a pushpin or nail in order to help the binder ring go through.

And there is an extra bonus!  Each template comes with blank labels that you can print and laminate for student book boxes.  Simply write the student's name in permanent marker, and when the year is done use a rubber eraser or trace with a whiteboard marker. They will be as good as new for your future students!