Common sizes vary by style. Examples include about 10" x 4", 11-1/2" x 3-1/2", and larger desk plates around 17.5" x 4".
Most are paper or cardstock. Magnetic name plates typically use plastic and metal components.
Options include laminating cardstock for durability, magnetic plates designed for dry-erase markers, and desk plates with a write-on surface compatible with most markers and pens.
Common attachment styles include flat cardstock/paper plates, magnetic name plates for metal surfaces, and adhesive desk plates that stick to desks and other smooth surfaces.
Some desk plates include printed references such as a traditional manuscript alphabet line, a 12" ruler, a 0-30 number line, shapes and colors, U.S. currency, a counting 1-120 chart, and SEL items like an emotions chart and self-regulation strategies.
Magnetic name plates can be written on with a dry-erase pen, stuck to metal surfaces, and color-coded to group students for teams or activities—allowing easy removal and reuse from year to year.
Adhesive desk plates stick to desks, tabletops, lockers, and other smooth surfaces; many peel off cleanly from most surfaces and can be repositioned by gently lifting and re-affixing.
