Happy Summer Sunday! At least…I think it’s Sunday anyway 😉 Anyone else not have a clue about what day of the week it is??? I’m excited to be linking up with the other Primary Peach bloggers to bring you some fantastic organizational tips. We’ll be sharing our favorites tips and tools to help you {and ... Read more
Get organized and set-up your classroom! Tons of back to school tips to organize teaching materials, student work, books, math supplies, and more. You won't want to miss the FREE student labels!
The best ideas in classroom organization including organizing bookshelves, creating a teacher cart, plus create the perfect teacher space!
Try the pencil challenge! This strategy has helped my students organize their pencils and supplies or. Implement the pencil challenge with your students!
Ikea has something for everyone, and teachers are no exception!
While so much of the next school year is still up in the air, the control freak in me is wanting some normalcy. I like to work on a few projects casually over the summer so that by the time schools starts, I'm not as overwhelmed. Plus, by doing things in small chunks, I can still relax over break. Today's project involved some school supplies and a whole lot of colored washi tape! This #teachertip will help you manage materials and organize all in one. Plus, your students will help take care of their own messes! * This post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a few cents if you decide to buy something, at no extra cost to you. I pinky promise to only share links to items that are teacher wallet friendly and my real favorites! Why washi tape? As someone who has been voted the most organized at my school, color coding is my jam! After finding myself with a large collection of pretty tape, I decided to use it in my classroom. I'm lucky enough to be in a school where every child has access to a device so I needed a way to hold kids accountable in case something broke, or wasn't put away. I started by having each of my students pick their own color and then I labeled their computers, charging cords, and headphones with it. They loved their tape so much they wanted to label everything with it, including their pencils and dry erase markers! While I always have backup community supplies in my classroom, I like to make sure each of my students have what they need in their own desk. This upcoming year I feel like it will be more important than ever to limit shared supplies and avoid cross contamination the best that I can. This summer I am creating my bags in advance with 24 different colors of tape, and plan to let each student pick their favorite when we start school. I use the tape on the front of each zipper pencil pouch and wrapped around their highlighter, dry erase marker, and gluestick. If anything gets misplaced or left around the classroom, we can quickly return it to the right person. Even before my little ones can recognize each other's names in writing, they CAN remember who picked each pattern! Materials: Since I promised to only share teacher friendly deals and my real favorites, I am including links to some of the materials for your shopping convenience. I recommend waiting until back to school sales for crayons, dry erase markers, highlighters, etc. Scissors, crayons, gluesticks, dry erase markers, highlighters, and erasers for each child I have separate pencil boxes for each child, but you can put their pencils in the pouches if you prefer. I do put 1 red lead pencil in their pouch, to use for punctuation and capitalization when writing. I wrap these with the tape because they cost more than regular pencils and I have a very limited supply. 1 Zipper pencil pouch/child You can of course use a plastic pencil box, I just prefer the zipper pouch with little ones to limit dropped boxes and spills. Decorative colored tape, or washi tape (1 design/color per student) Teacher Tips: While I do label each child's bag and some materials inside, I don't recommend taping their pencils. Although it looked cute and sounded like a good idea at the time, labeling their pencils last year ended up being a sticky mess. Depending on the company of the tape that you buy, you might want to place a piece of clear tape over the top of it to help it stick better. I put a blank card stock name tag (from one of my classroom decor lines) in the front of each bag. This will help me label them with names in August as each child picks their color and learns it. While we eventually memorize everyone's tape pattern, I do create a master list with a scrap piece of each color and every child's name. I hang one copy inside of our computer cart to help with putting everything away, and another copy on my teacher clipboard for easy access. I typically have about 20 students in my class. I am creating 24 bags so my kids have more choice in patterns, and also so I have some prepared in advance for new students. Use the tape for whatever else you want to help students find. For example, I keep their math textbooks on a shelf rather than in their desks. Instead of flipping each cover to read names, I plan to put a piece of tape on the spines. Over the summer, I use giant Ziploc bags to store all of my school supplies and any light weight materials I bring home to work on. I love that I can just fold them up in August and reuse them next year. Plus, I don't have to carry or store giant boxes for packing up! Do you use any kind of color coding in your classroom or have tips for washi tape? Shop for supplies for your own classroom, or pin this post for later :)
This shopping guide shares 25 classroom essentials that every first year teacher needs to be confident and prepared to begin the school year.
Hey hey, teacher friend!! Oh MY, congratulations on landing a teaching job! I’m so INCREDIBLY stoked for you. I remember that feeling and it’s so SO good. Whether it’s your first classroom or maybe you’re going back after being away for a bit, either way that’s super exciting and I know you’re goi
These top-rated supplies for building a thinking classroom will make it fun and engaging for your students.
15 classroom organization hacks to make teaching easier that every preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and elementary teacher should know. FREE theme box labels too!
Ikea has something for everyone, and teachers are no exception!
This year, I decided to make some modifications to my classroom decor, and I am thrilled to share this reveal with you all.
60 Free Classroom Labels you can use to organize your home preschool or preschool classroom. These work perfectly for classroom bins, and include a variety of different learning tools and supplies.
I am a self proclaimed "Lover of literacy and all things organization" and I'm here to share 5 ways I cut the classroom clutter and organize student supplies, resources for the entire week, and that pesky pile of graded work!
This kindergarten classroom wasn't ready and decorated by the first day of school. In the end, students loved the classroom even more for it.
Ikea has something for everyone, and teachers are no exception!
Solve all of your staggering pencil problems with this Great Pencil Challenge. Students will be motivated to keep track of pencils all year.
Always giving out pencils, asking parents to donate more pencils, or spending your OWN money on pencils? Use this resource to help motivate your students to keep up with their supplies! Students will learn responsibility and organization with this fun incentive program. Download the file and print ...
Enjoy several free classroom supplies for teachers, educators and principals! Classroom organization, school supplies, and classroom decor themes.
Add these classroom supplies from Ikea to your shopping list! Get your classroom organized/decorated for this school year with this list.
Bras, slippers and mister fans, oh my! Veteran educators share 27 secret but genius things teachers need in their classrooms.
Clear the chaos and get your kids' art supplies organized with these 4 easy steps!
Are you tired of repeating what students will need for what seems like the millionth time? These Visual Reminder Cards will solve that! This is the ultimate tool to help your students stay on task and remember what supplies they need. Say goodbye to frustration and confusion! These cards are here to streamline your classroom routines. Whether it's markers, notebooks, or any other materials, these cards provide a visual cue that eliminates the need for constant reminders. Want to make them last for years to come? Just laminate to make them durable and easy to clean! This will make them ideal for daily use in your classroom. What's Included: A sign that says, "You Will Need" Crayons Markers (Various Colors) Scissors Pencil Glue Bottle Notebooks (Various Colors) Whiteboard Laptop Glue Stick Lined Paper Expo Marker (Various Colors) Book (Various Colors) Chromebook (2 Versions) Clipboard Folder (Various Colors) Binder (Various Colors) iPad Paint (2 versions) Highlighter Calculator Colored Pencils Protractor Sharpener Stapler Composition Book Computer Mouse Whiteboard Eraser Tape Ruler Headphones (2 versions) Colored Pencils Markers Geometry Compass Pencil Case and Pencil Box (Multiple Options) 3 Colors of Backpacks Check and Cross icons Markers Lunchbox 2 Black Sharpies Multiple colors of pens Next, If, Then signs Steps 1-10 labels
As a new teacher, it was hard to wrap my head around the fact that I would have to purchase a large portion of what I needed to run a classroom. Not to say that the basic supplies for students woul…
How to organize community school supplies in a stress free way for teachers. Empower your students to take responsibility for classroom supplies with this one easy trick! #organize #classroom #supplies #storage
Read 10 great ideas and solutions for solving the lost pencils problem in classrooms in this blog post.
These voice level button backgrounds are a hit! Attach a light up button and your class can follow the voice level rule with a visual!
Ikea has something for everyone, and teachers are no exception!
This shopping guide shares 25 classroom essentials that every first year teacher needs to be confident and prepared to begin the school year.
Back to school time is a great time to get organized in your classroom. In this post, I collected all of my favorite organization and storage tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your classroom space. Enjoy! Shoebox Plastic Bins with Lids It is unreal how many of these shoebox bins
Amazon is a teacher's best friend! Each year my list of must haves for the classroom grows so I'm here to share more of my Amazon classroom finds!
Color coding your special ed classroom can be a game changer for your organization. I can teach you how to color code your classroom.
The beginning of the year always means getting crafty in the classroom! One must-have in my classroom is privacy folders, but I have found that they are super overpriced online
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Before we dive in to my tried and true sped teacher must haves, I have to say that you truly don’t NEED anything. What do you truly need to give your students if you ask me? Most importantly, your students need love, relationships, and validation. But when it comes down to actual sped teacher supplies
At back-to-school time, the shelves of many stores are packed with school supplies. The boxes used to hold all of the shiny new items are perfect for storage in your…
This collection of Acrylic Agenda Board magnets allows you to get organized in a luxurious stylish way. Crafted from a combination of wood and acrylic, this must-have accessory is perfect for classroom productivity! Bringing style and efficiency to your daily tasks with these timeless agenda board magnets. Gone are the days where you have to write down your agenda board must haves. Save time by quickly placing each magnet in your desired location on your dry erase board. *THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 5 MAGNETS FROM THE LIST BELOW*Choose from 5 Magnets listed below. Enter the 5 titles in the notes section upon checkout . Objective, Essential Question, Standards, Do Now, I Do, You Do, We Do, Exit Ticket, Closing, Homework Would like different magnets for your classroom? Send us a message to set up a custom set. Keep in mind, processing times may increase as your item will need to be designed. Each sign is handmade from a piece of natural wood which will contain knots, grain and textures that make each piece unique. Current Processing Time: Our current processing time on this item is 1-2 weeks. If you need and order rushed, please contact us before placing your order. Thank you in advance for your support.
Since our students are often at a variety of levels & they all end up benefiting from a variety of different supports, we often end up needing a lot of stuff materials! Right?! If you aren’t careful, you can easily start hoarding materials “just in case.” Instead, I try to find materials that I can ... Read More about 10 Most Needed Classroom Supplies In The SPED Classroom
Making a monster themed classroom is easy with these creative examples, projects, and guides to get your students feeling creative and energized.
Let these amazing spaces take you to your happy place.
When it comes to organizing and planning a classroom, every teacher has a few items they couldn't possibly ever go without! It might be that favorite stapler, the perfect book, or an amazing resource! I know, I know. I just posted about Supplies I Can't Live Without but I
Before we dive in to my tried and true sped teacher must haves, I have to say that you truly don’t NEED anything. What do you truly need to give your students if you ask me? Most importantly, your students need love, relationships, and validation. But when it comes down to actual sped teacher supplies
