Erasable Frixion Markers Make Learning Both Fun and Memorable

Frixion pens, highlighters, and markers are currently my favorite tools for making my sessions both fun and memorable. From color-coding to erasing mishaps to sending secret messages, these magical writing utensils will engage students of all ages.

Just this past week, one of my students, who is a senior in high school, had a blast breaking down the steps required to complete mathematical logarithms.

Erasable friction markers on math worksheets demonstrating a multisensory learning strategy that boosts memory, engagement, and creativity for students of all ages, featured in free educational tips from Good Sensory Learning.

What Are My Favorite Frixion Options?

Most recently, I found a set of 24 different, vibrant markers that can bring a rainbow of colors to assignments and projects. Best of all, with the swipe of the attached rubber eraser, the ink disappears. I’m also a fan of their highlighters, as they enable my students to erase their markings when they highlight too much information. Now correcting mishaps is somewhat miraculous.

How Does the Frixion Technology Work?

The markings become invisible when heated. When rubbing the ink with the hard rubber eraser, heat from the resulting friction causes a temperature-sensing compound to activate an acid compound. This neutralizes the dye, and the ink virtually disappears!

Other Cool Tricks:

If your Frixion highlighters, markers, or pens stop working and they are not out of ink, place them into a freezer, and they will be as good as new.
You can quickly erase a page of markings by adding heat from a hair dryer, a flame, the stove, or the sun.
You can have your markings reappear by placing the paper or notebook into a freezer.

Ways to Use the Frixion Highlighters, Markers, and even Pens

Write assignments or clues on an index card. Apply heat so that the text disappears. Ask your students to place their assignment in the freezer to decode the message.
Help your students organize lessons by allowing them to use the Frixion markers or pens to color-code notes or a sequence of steps.
Allow students to highlight their handouts and textbooks. Then, if you would like to clear the highlights quickly, apply heat from a hairdryer and all the markings will disappear in seconds.

Students participating in an executive functioning coaching program

If you don't have any of the many Frixion options, click on the images or linked text above to learn how to get them on Amazon.

Cheers, Erica

Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning. She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses.