An easy system to be sure students have pencils whenever they need them. It's quiet, it's efficient, and it helps students complete more work without wasting time finding a pencil to use. Just for you-a four minute video on the history of the pencil.
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/10/11/492999969/origin-of-pencil-lead
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