ATG Tape and Other Tapes for School: Enhance Learning and Creativity With Tape Jungle
Keeping children interested in learning isn't always easy, and teachers will have to think outside the box. Tape can be an unconventional tool teachers can use to develop lessons children will love.
Tape Jungle has many high-quality tape options, such as ATG tape, that can help teachers create a safe and fun learning environment.
Masking Tape: A Versatile Classroom Tool
Masking tape is a great alternative for glue when decorating and organizing a classroom. It generally removes easily and doesn't leave behind residue. Teachers can use this tape almost anywhere — on tables, chairs, walls, and floors — without worry. And it won't dry out and get brittle like other types of tape.
Masking tape is also writable. Teachers can use it to label items around the classroom to assist with reading and vocabulary skills.
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Tape Jungle has a varied selection of masking tape that works great in the classroom:
- Saturated crepe paper backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Works on irregular surfaces
- Comes in black, red, blue, white, green, and yellow
- Available sizes include 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, and 12 inches
General Purpose Masking (MTGPI)
- Beige crepe paper
- Rubber adhesive
- Comes in widths of 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, and 3 inches
Glass Cloth Thermal Spray Masking Tape (80907)
- Electrical-grade masking tape
- Woven fiberglassbacking
- Silicone adhesive
- Withstands temperatures to 500 degrees
- Resistant to chemicals and solvents
- Available in white, and in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, and 3 inches
General Purpose Masking (22263)
- Solvent-based rubber adhesive
- Resists curling and lifting
- Cream crepe paper
- Comes in widths of 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, and 12 inches
Painter's Tape: Perfect for Classroom Projects
Painter's tape is used by painters to mark off areas so they can avoid getting paint where they do not want it to go. Painter's tape is typically blue and it leaves no residue behind. It is also easy to peel from the roll. It works great on walls — since that is the intended use — and many other surfaces. It doesn't adhere well to carpets, though.
While it is similar to masking tape, it won't soak up any liquids that are spilled on it and it completely protects the surface beneath it.
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Tape Jungle's selection of painter's tape provides many useful options:
AquaMask Medium Grade Painter's Masking Tape (MTAMI)
- Comes in aquacrepe paper
- Rubber adhesive
- Compatible with water-based and solvent-based paints
- Comes in widths of 1 inch and 2 inches
- Traditional blue color
- Rubber adhesive
- Good for up to 14 days of outdoor use
- Comes in widths of 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, and 3 inches
Super Blue USA Painter's Tape (SB621)
- Won't dry out
- Offers clean removal for up to 21 days
- Comes in widths of 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, and 3 inches
Duct Tape: Durable and Multipurpose
Duct tape's original use was to seal and connect ductwork, so that's why it was traditionally silvery gray. However, it has experienced a surge in popularity thanks to being useable for almost anything and comes in many colors now.
Crafters have fallen in love with its versatility, and creative minds can create everything from a wallet to a dress. Working with duct tape is a great activity for kids as it helps with motor skills and coordination.
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Tape Jungle provides the following duct tape options:
Camouflage Cloth Duct Tape (67180)
- Comes in army-green camouflage
- Mesh polyethylene-coated cloth backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Works in temperatures ranging from 23 to 95 degrees
- Comes in widths of 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 5 inches, and 6 inches
General Purpose 7 Mil Duct Tape (67212)
- Utility-grade
- Polyethylene film backing reinforced with polyester cloth
- Rubber adhesive
- Hand-tearable
- Comes in black or silver-gray
Colored Duct Tape - Industrial Grade (67236)
- Polyethylene cloth backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Waterproof
- Comes in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 5 inches, 6 inches, and 12 inches
- Color options include white, gray, black, tan, brown, burgundy, blue, teal, olive, green, green yellow, yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple
Gaffer Tape: Strong and Residue-Free
Gaffer tape is an amazing choice for classroom use because it won't leave behind residue. Practical uses include securing cording to prevent safety hazards in the classroom. However, it is also great for a variety of projects the kids can enjoy, such as decorating lockers, cubbies, or desks. Its interesting rubbery texture also creates a unique sensory experience.
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Tape Jungle provides a nice selection of gaffer tape:
Standard Grade Fluorescent Gaffer Tape (67680F)
- Low-gloss polyethylene-coated cloth
- Rubber adhesive
- Low light reflectivity
- Comes in fluorescent green, orange, yellow, and pink
- Comes in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, and 12 inches
- Low-gloss polyethylene-coated cloth
- Rubber adhesive
- Low light reflectivity
- Comes in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, and 12 inches
- Comes in brown, black gray, white, burgundy, red, yellow, green, olive, and blue
Premium Cloth Gaffer Tape (67665)
- Non-reflective, matte vinyl-coated cloth
- Rubber adhesive
- Removes clean and conforms well
- Comes in black, gray, red, white, yellow, burgundy, brown, green, beige, and blue and fluorescent pink, green, and orange
- Widths of 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 2 inches, and 3 inches
Premium Cloth Fluorescent Gaffer Tape (67665F)
- Matte vinyl-coated cloth
- Rubber adhesive
- Low light reflectivity
- Conforms well and is hand-tearable
- Abrasion-resistant
- Comes in fluorescent pink, green, and orange
- Widths of 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 2 inches, and 3 inches
Double Sided Tape: Innovative Uses in the Classroom
Double-sided tape has adhesive on both sides. It is a common choice for scrapbooking because it can connect two surfaces without the tape showing. This product is photo-safe and easy to cut and remove. Teachers can use it to hang items on walls and bulletin boards.
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Tape Jungle provides a range of high-quality double-sided tapes:
Double-Sided Polyester Fabric Tape 6 Mil - White (55215)
- White polyester fabric backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Comes in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, and 53.5 inches
Double-Sided Exhibition Carpet Tape by Roll - Removable (55227X)
- Cotton and polyester blend cloth backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Adheres to steel and carpet
- Width of 2 inches
Double-Sided Tissue Tape 3.9 Mil (54210)
- White tissue coating
- Water-based acrylic adhesive
- Stands up to heat and adheres to most surfaces
- Comes in widths of 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, and 4 inches Rolls of 55 or 110 yards
Double-Sided Paper Tape 3.5 Mil (54309)
- White paper with a high tack water-based acrylic adhesive
- Resistant to sun, vapors, and water
- Comes in a cream color
- Widths of 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, and 39.4 inches
Double-Sided Flatback Paper Tape 7.0 Mil (52307)
- Flatback paper-coated backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Good for high-stress use
- Adheres to most surfaces
- Off-white color
- Comes in widths of 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, 12 inches, and 56 inches
Magnetic Tape: Engaging and Practical
Magnetic tape will create magnetic surfaces or allow items to become magnetic.It's not only a great prop for teaching the concept of magnetism but can be perfect for bulletin boards or other decorating needs. It is also a nice tool for putting together learning centers where children can match items together, spell words on a metal board, or label items.
Magnetic tape makes it simple to change up a classroom regularly or to create projects that students can use from year to year.
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Tape Jungle doesn't currently offer any magnetic tapes, but we're always adding new products, so keep checking!
Safety Tape: Ensuring a Safe Learning Environment
Safety tape is more common in construction or industrial areas, but it can also play a role in the classroom. It is a great teaching tool to help students understand safety hazards in their environments. It is also a fun addition to imagination play.
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Tape Jungle sells a couple of different types of safety tape, including:
Striped Safety Warning Tape (66X40)
- Polyvinyl chloride backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Abrasion-resistant and conformable
- Comes in black and yellow, red and white, black and white, green and white, magenta and yellow
- Comes in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, and 4 inches
- Also available in custom rolls of 18 or 36 yards
Laminated Striped Safety Warning Tape (660X0)
- PVC backing
- Rubber adhesive
- Temperature-resistant in 14 degrees to 176 degrees
- Comes in black and yellow, red and white, black and white, green and white, and magenta and yellow
- Available in rolls of 18 or 36 yards
- Comes in widths of 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, or custom widths
Electrical Tape: Safe and Reliable
Electrical tape was made for insulating and protecting electrical wires. However, it can also be a great way to change up a whiteboard to create charts or sections that can't be wiped off.
It also removes clean and is quite stretchable. This makes it a good choice for repairing broken pencils and for sensory uses.
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Tape Jungle has the following electrical tapes:
Black Electrical Tape 3/4 inch (62018)
- All-weather option
- Flame-resistant
- Comes in black rolls of 30, 60, 66, and 108 feet
Colored Electrical Tape 3/4 inch (62018-D)
- All-weather option
- Flame-resistant
- Comes in yellow, green, orange, purple, white, red, blue, gray, black, and pink
- Available in 66-foot rolls
Velcro Tape: Versatile and Reusable
Velcro tape and other similar hook-and-loop tapes have two sides: the hook side and the loop side (the fuzzy side) that connect together. It's ideal for hanging up decorations that need to be changed out often and is a slightly more permanent option.
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Tape Jungle carries a hook-and-loop tape that will work great in a classroom:
Hook & Loop Fastener - Velcro Alternative (4007x)
- Pressure-sensitive nylon fasteners
- Rubber adhesive
- Comes in widths of 3/4 inch, 1 inch, and 2 inches
- Color choices are black or white
ATG Tape: Precision and Convenience
ATG tape is a special type of double-sided tape that uses a dispenser to remove the backing for easy application. It rolls on smoothly and can be used the same way as double-sided tape.
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Tape Jungle carries the ATG dispenser and the following ATG tapes:
- 2-milacid-free glass-stabilized acrylic adhesive tape
- Comes in widths of 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch
- 2-mil glass-stabilized acrylic adhesive tape
- High tack and adhesion
- Comes in 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch widths
- Available in rolls of 36 or 60 yards
- 4.7 mil glass-stabilized acrylic adhesive tape
- Superior tack and holding
- Comes in 18 or 36-yard rolls
- Available in 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch widths
Liven Up the Classroom With Tape Jungle
Tape is a great learning tool that can help kids develop fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, critical thinking skills, and creativity. It also is a helping hand to teachers in decorating and setting up an interactive classroom.
Teachers who want to put tape to use in their space should visit Tape Jungle andsign up for our newsletter and follow our social media for more ideas and product updates.If you are a teacher who uses tape regularly, let us know about how tape makes your classroom better.