Anonymous
09/23/2023 06:35
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
I agree with the PP that said you can’t put a laptop/Chromebook inside. They’re not designed for that.
We’ve had the same zipper binder since 5th and it’s going strong. DD has a separate case with a handle for her Chromebook.
We’ve had the same zipper binder since 5th and it’s going strong. DD has a separate case with a handle for her Chromebook.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 06:24
Subject: Re:Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Yup, my 6th grader's Mead 5-Star binder zipper broke after just 2 weeks. I emailed the company with photos and they mailed me a replacement within a few days. I hope this one lasts longer.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 20:56
Subject: Re:Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Make sure the kid uses the tabs open the rings. Don't just pull them apart or they'll bend/break.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 18:44
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
We had best luck with 5-star brand.
Link from Amazon but usually cheaper elsewhere
https://amzn.to/467fmsn
Link from Amazon but usually cheaper elsewhere
https://amzn.to/467fmsn
Anonymous
09/22/2023 18:19
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Anonymous wrote:
You can't put a chrome book in a padded zip-up binder thingie. They're just not adapted for it, even if they advertise it that way.
My 8th grader has a college backpack with a laptop compartment that she uses for her chromebook. Then a normal, slim binder with tabs for various subjects, and a few lightweight notebooks (not the cardboard kind) for the classes that require them. The name of the game is lightening the load.
Some schools don't allow a backpack and only allow a binder. They make special ones to hold the chromebook.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 15:40
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
You can't put a chrome book in a padded zip-up binder thingie. They're just not adapted for it, even if they advertise it that way.
My 8th grader has a college backpack with a laptop compartment that she uses for her chromebook. Then a normal, slim binder with tabs for various subjects, and a few lightweight notebooks (not the cardboard kind) for the classes that require them. The name of the game is lightening the load.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 15:35
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
I gave my kid 3 one subject college ruled notebook with a packet folder in it so he can put loose papers in. And that he carries 1 of the notebooks, and his chrome book in the chromebook briefcase to all classes. Last year we used case it, it’s so bulky for the backpack, and got deteriorated at the end of year and DC barely put anything in it.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 08:39
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We are on our second three-ring binder for MCPS middle school. It needs to be able to hold his chromebook in a pocket and have a durable set of rings that don't break.
We got the Case-It one that a lot of kids are using (zips up, has a pocket for the chromebook and a shoulder strap), but one of the rings just broke. Basically, would like something like the Case-It but won't break. Any suggestions on what's worked for you? I'd like this to be my last binder purchase of the year!
Maybe you got a defective case it because both of my kids used their case it for all of their middle school years.
+1. My kid is in his fourth year using it now.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 08:29
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Purchase a Mead from Amazon - they guarantee they will make it through the school year.
But for right now - put tape over the broken ring so they dont hurt themselves and push off purchasing the next one for a month when you get a sense of what can be modified in your child's binder.
But for right now - put tape over the broken ring so they dont hurt themselves and push off purchasing the next one for a month when you get a sense of what can be modified in your child's binder.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 08:22
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
The five star one has a one year guarantee
Anonymous
09/22/2023 08:20
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Anonymous wrote:We are on our second three-ring binder for MCPS middle school. It needs to be able to hold his chromebook in a pocket and have a durable set of rings that don't break.
We got the Case-It one that a lot of kids are using (zips up, has a pocket for the chromebook and a shoulder strap), but one of the rings just broke. Basically, would like something like the Case-It but won't break. Any suggestions on what's worked for you? I'd like this to be my last binder purchase of the year!
Maybe you got a defective case it because both of my kids used their case it for all of their middle school years.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 08:19
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
Email the company and see if they will give a replacement.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 08:17
Subject: Binder that won't fall apart for middle school
We are on our second three-ring binder for MCPS middle school. It needs to be able to hold his chromebook in a pocket and have a durable set of rings that don't break.
We got the Case-It one that a lot of kids are using (zips up, has a pocket for the chromebook and a shoulder strap), but one of the rings just broke. Basically, would like something like the Case-It but won't break. Any suggestions on what's worked for you? I'd like this to be my last binder purchase of the year!
We got the Case-It one that a lot of kids are using (zips up, has a pocket for the chromebook and a shoulder strap), but one of the rings just broke. Basically, would like something like the Case-It but won't break. Any suggestions on what's worked for you? I'd like this to be my last binder purchase of the year!