The Best Magnets For Lockers

Each school year, students spend nine months opening the same locker every day. It can be fun to personalize that space by adding photos, notes and artwork. One way to easily do that is by using a set of magnets.

When shopping for magnets for lockers, you want to look for sets that are strong and durable. Some are constructed from a high-quality neodymium metal that is resistant to corrosion and oxidation. Others are made from stainless steel and designed not to mark, stain or scratch the surface of your locker. A good magnet will be able to hold several sheets of a paper at once or a handful of sticky notes without falling off when the door is slammed shut.

Start with a set of locker magnets that are created with functionality in mind. For example, you’ll find magnet clips are best for organizing notes and holding papers. There are also bulk sets of small, yet mighty, magnets that fit in small spaces. They tend to measure around 10 millimeters in diameter and 2.6 millimeters in thickness.

Other locker magnets will add a decorative touch to your space. These magnets come in sets of six or 12 and feature tiny figurines with a magnet backing. You’ll find everything from cacti to ladybugs; butterflies to balloons; pandas and even arrow magnets available.

There are even a few magnets that aim to encourage and inspire students to power through the school day through words and images. For example, you’ll find round sets made using a durable clear glass that have a simple background and positive sayings, like “Yes You Can,” “Be Brave,” “Dream Big” and “Stay Focused.” These sets also make for great Christmas, birthday and back-to-school gifts.

Kids can add photos of their family, friends and pets using frame magnets. The frames themselves are the magnets and fit right over any 4-by-6-inch photo, securing the image to the locker. You can place the frames horizontally, vertically or even diagonally.

Look for magnet sets that come with a little something extra. You may find a bulk set includes a plastic storage case to keep unused magnets neat and organized. Inspirational magnets may provide a bonus sticker pack. There are even magnets for lockers that come with a magnetic notepad.

• Even though a set of magnets may be aimed at teens who have lockers, these magnets can still be used in a variety of other places. You can pop them onto your fridge to hold important notes or teachers can place them on the side of a filing cabinet to hold up a calendar. They can also be used with whiteboards and dry erase boards to spice up the classroom even more.
• Some magnet frames designed to hold photos can be personalized with a name or creative design using a set of permanent markers.
• Magnetic paint can be purchased and painted on a wall to create an area to hang magnets. You can do this in an office to hold important notes or in a tween or teen’s room, so they have a place to display photos and notes from friends.
• One option when decorating a school locker is to use a sheet of wrapping paper like you would wallpaper. First, you measure out the back wall of the locker and then cut that size out of a roll of wrapping paper. The paper can then be attached to the back wall by placing a magnet in each corner. Since wrapping paper comes in endless patters and colors, you can truly make your locker unique.
• Small magnets are a choking hazard to young children and should be stored in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf. The magnets may also stick together across intestines if swallowed, causing serious damage. Seek medical attention immediately if your little one consumes any of your magnets.