Idea by Marie, 1st Grade Teacher, Lago Vista, TX  At the end of the year, I store my math manipulatives in clear plastic “shoe boxes” similar to the Stackable Storage Tubs With Locking Lids from Really Good Stuff®. The boxes or tubs store plenty and stack easily. Come next year, I’ll be able to see
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The Problem:  Storage space around your whiteboard is almost non-existent.  You are constantly trying to find a spot for your dry erase markers, pointers, morning read-alouds, and papers that you need while up there.  You have tried storing things on top of shelves, have thought about baskets underneath the board on the floor, and have
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Idea by Tammy. 2nd Grade Teacher, Wellton, AZ My best classroom organizational tip is simple: I have two baskets. I use one basket for really important papers and the other for everything else. I sift through the “everything else” basket once a week and, if I haven’t used something in it, I file it or
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Idea by Blanca, 4th Grade Teacher, Tucson, AZ The best tip I have for getting kids to help with clean-up efforts is to do what savvy corporations do when they want to enlist their employees’ cooperation.  I take time to train students on the expected procedures for clean-up and organizational maintenance, then I support and
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Idea by Martha, 1st Grade Teacher, Roanoke, VA I’m a fan of what I call the “Three B’s: bins, baskets, and binders.  I place them everywhere around the room, incorporate them into all my systems, and teach my students how to return papers and supplies to their proper “B’s.”

Idea by Tammy, 2nd Grade Teacher, Blaine, WA If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of things you have to clean and organize, my best advice is to get rid of stuff.

Idea by Mindy, 4th Grade Teacher, Trivoli, IL I’ve found that one of the best tools for helping students get organized is self-sealing, heavy-duty freezer bags.

Think About: How can an organized classroom help me be a more effective teacher? How will organization help my students be more successful in the classroom? Organizing any classroom can be challenging, but a well organized classroom offers not only benefits for teachers, but also for students. Limiting the amount of visual clutter will help
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Think About: How can an organized classroom help me be a more effective teacher? How will organization help my students be more successful in the classroom? Organization in the classroom is one of the key factors to a successful school year. Check out the 15 tips below for organizing your classroom and share your favorite
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Let’s face it, the teacher’s desk can sometimes become a catchall place for everything under the sun.  Despite valiant attempts at keeping it clean, it is a sad fact that most often the clutter wins.  If you are determined to take control and keep a clutter-free desk this school year, check out the seven tips
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