I teach 1st grade.  The previous teacher left some nameplate behind.  I decided to save money and use them. They were not self-sticking.  After about one term, I got so tired of taping and re-taping the nameplates that I decided to spend the money and buy the kind that I like.  I really like these nameplates. I like that they are self-sticking.  I like the number line and the 100 chart.  My students refer to these all the time.  I love that they stay on their desks without any upkeep.  At the end of the year, I spray some Goo-Gone on these and they come right off. It was definitely worth the money.