First off, how can you organize your classroom if you are not organized as the teacher? I know these have been around for a while, but I made mine years ago and it is amazing. When I have to put my classroom together every summer, this is where I start. I keep all my materials for putting up the bulletin boards and every day use items. I made mine to match the colors of my classroom.
People ask me all the time how I store anchor charts. Here is my answer. I used to keep them in a drawer and then I never used them. These are only the ones I have laminated. Most of my anchor charts are made each year with the students. The ones I keep on the wall, I put on binder rings and they hang on a push pin on the wall. We flip back though them as needed throughout the year. SO essentially, I keep my anchor charts up all year for students to reference.
This is a quick look at how my students get home. The first week or so is stressful for students when it is time to go home. I keep this on the wall all year. If a student's way of going home changes, they just move their clothespin. During "Meet the Teacher," I have their names on clothespins ahead of time. I have students find their name and clip it in the right place while their parents are filling out forms and meeting me.
This is my job chart. I just write the student's name with dry erase marker each week or when it is time to change jobs. I also make my students "apply" for a job. They have to tell me why they are qualified for the job they want. They love it and it makes them really take responsibility for their job.
I am sure there are more organization tips I have, but these are the main ones I took pictures of and get asked about.
How do you keep your classroom organized?
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