It’s that time of year when the classroom centers and decorations say goodbye for yet another summer. One of the most challenging things about packing up your classroom can be organizing it before you begin. While it is tempting to just start putting things in boxes, by taking the time to organize beforehand, the start…
Organizing the Classroom as a First Year Teacher
As a first year teacher, things can be a little bit overwhelming. I recently graduated college and was lucky enough to be given my very own classroom in October. However, moving into my new classroom a few months into the school year with no clue where to start was a difficult challenge. The previous teacher…
New Year’s Focus: Organization and Clutter
Organizing your life in the new year begins with taking stock of what brings you happiness and joy. If it doesn’t bring you joy and peace, it is clutter. Clutter can be material possessions, it can be relationships that have gone awry, and it can even be the way you think or react to situations. …