| Locker shelves are an essential accessory for school | | | | they usually cannot be adjusted it pose a problem |
| lockers. Most lockers, if not all, have a small usable | | | | when a student has large textbooks to put in their |
| space inside and one of the benefits of the shelves is | | | | locker. Lightweight metal shelves, on the other hand |
| they help increase this space. In addition, they also | | | | are adjustable, but they cannot withstand the heavy |
| serve as a major player in helping students keep their | | | | weight. |
| lockers organized. | | | | Plastic is another popular material locker shelves are |
| The shelves are typically constructed with metal, | | | | made of. These, similar to the heavyweight metal |
| wood, or plastic and although each have its limitations | | | | shelves, are not adjustable and pose a problem for |
| and its benefits, they are intended to be long-lasting | | | | larger textbooks. They are however, capable of |
| and to have the ability to withstand the weight of | | | | carrying the weight of heavy textbooks. Also, the |
| several heavy textbooks. | | | | plastics shelves come in a wide array of colors. |
| In selecting a shelf, the type of material the shelf is built | | | | All these factors should be considered when choosing |
| with must be considered. There are two different | | | | the right locker shelf. Having your child start the year |
| types metal shelves, heavyweight and lightweight. Both | | | | off with good organization habits is important but you |
| are inexpensive and can be found easily. There are | | | | want them to continue those habits throughout the |
| however, differences between the two. Heavyweight | | | | school year so be sure to get the right shelf that will fit |
| metal shelves are completely durable but because | | | | their needs. |