Have you ever found yourself under a mound of papers? Do you feel as though your teacher desk is just completely covered in student work and meeting agendas and forms? I know the feeling. Here are some tips for tackling that giant pile. Letter Trays One issue I ran into was so much paperwork … [Read more...] about Control the Paper Chaos
Organization
Organizing Interactive Notebooks
I'll admit, I was a little slow to jump on the Interactive Notebook craze. I didn't really get what it was all about at first. Once I figured out how awesome they were, I thought, sign me up! I purchased some Interactive Reading Notebooks for my class and we got right to … [Read more...] about Organizing Interactive Notebooks
*Updated* The Calendar Notebook
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...the Calendar Notebook is ready for the 2015-2016 school year! If you purchased it last year, all you need to do is head over to my store and re-download it {for FREE}! A few summers ago, I thought about something that didn't work quite right for … [Read more...] about *Updated* The Calendar Notebook
Mailboxes – Not Just for Mail!
You may have noticed by now that I like organization. A lot. Well, I thought I would share one of my newest tricks with you! When I taught second grade, I used my student mailboxes as, well, mailboxes. This was the area where students picked up their homework and important papers each day. … [Read more...] about Mailboxes – Not Just for Mail!
Classroom Storage for Less
I admit it, I'm a hoarder. BUT only when it comes to brightly colored organizational classroom materials. Not like those people on the TV shows that can't see the floor of their house. {I can't even watch the commercials for those shows} I love plastic bins! Too much. I have a lot ton of them. … [Read more...] about Classroom Storage for Less
Recycling in the Classroom
This week's Monday Made-It is all about recycling containers for your classroom. I am all about fun baskets and boxes from the teacher stores (and the Target Dollar Spot), but those dollars start to add up! So I've started taking empty plastic containers from around my house and sprucing … [Read more...] about Recycling in the Classroom