Tuesday Tips!

Hi all!  Sorry I didn't post last week.  I've been just frantically trying to keep my head above water lately.  I really hate this time of year as a teacher!  I spend my time endlessly assessing, implementing interventions and getting all of my ducks in a row for possible retentions.  The paperwork is never-ending.  On top of that I think I am keeping every local doctor in business because I just keep running from one to another.  Most nights I don't get home until after 7 then I spend the rest of the night working in my office.....ugh!  Okay, rant is over. You will now return to your normally scheduled program!

Tuesday Tips:

I came across a really cool website this past week.  It is a collaboration of people posting their organizational ideas.  The site is called Classroom Collective (link below.) I plan on implementing many of these ideas!!!  Hope you like them too!

Website: http://classroomcollective.tumblr.com/tagged/Classroom%20Organization

Lesson in a Bag:
                           
                          

The idea behind this picture is to organize all the materials you need for a lesson into a ziploc bag.  Cover one of the long sides of the bag with duct tape so you can hole-punch it.  Once you do, put it in a binder and voila....you are all ready to go.  Now, I can't see doing this for lessons I use throughout the year but I could totally see doing this on a weekly basis.  I plan on getting a 3" Binder and having tabs for Monday through Friday.  That is much more manageable for me but what a great idea!


Absent Work:



Now, I don't think this would work for me at the Kindergarten level but I could definitely see this working for 2nd through 6th and up.  What a great way to keep students up to date!  And once the month is up just file everything away and you're done! 


Storage and More!

       

I don't know about you but this picture just makes me happy!  I wish I HAD two filing cabinets (or one for that matter) to put together but how stinkin cute is this?  I would definitely put my number pocket chart on these!  I'm totally jealous!


Decorative Letter Organization:



I love to use the cut-out letters but haven't found a good way to organize them.  I can NEVER find one of the letters I need - don't cha just hate that!  This way, you could organize them alphabetically or even if you use them for the same thing each year, keep them stored that way :)  I soooo want to meet this person!


Class Lists:



No more recording sheets!!!!  I love tihs one so much I think I am going to make it tonight!  How simple!  Just print out your class list and put it in a frame or a clear sheet protector.  When items come in just cross off their name.  This is definitely one of those "DUH, why didn't I think of that?" moments! 


Cool Idea:



While this is a SUPER cool idea, I don't think I'll ever be this organized.  Not even when I grow up!
I posted it for those of you who are :)  Hopefully no more kids get left in the bathroom!


Teacher's Toolbox:




 While this is not a new idea, it's certainly a fun one.  It's on my Summer to-do list which grows by the minute!


Well trust me, I could post all night.  This website is a MUST check out!  What is your favorite organizer / classroom management trick?  Spill the beans below :)