I found a great website from scholastic that lists 100 classroom organizing tips. It really has some terrific ideas for keeping your classroom organized.
Organization is a problem area for me so I am hoping that I can really get myself straight this year!
Another great tip I learned from a friend is to use this countdown timer on your projector when you are trying to keep things going smoothly. This is not only for my students but for myself as well. I tend to get off track when teaching sometimes!
(Thanks Caitlyn!)
I am so unorganized that I start a To Do List and lose it right after I have written it. This year I have created a To Do List that I plan to laminate and use everyday when I leave school. I'm going to staple it to my polka dot cork board so I won't lose it! I will also have Student End of Class Checklists Posted on large chart paper and in their individual folders.
Teacher End of the Day Check List:
o Clear
board/write up homework
o Clear off
desk and straighten top drawer
o Straighten
files and file papers
o Look at
or start To Do List
o Set out
anything for tomorrow am
o Pack up
Laptop/lunch box/papers to grade
Student End of Class Checklist:
o Check
that you have correctly written down
homework
o Empty
Desk except for Dictionary
o Clear any
trash out that is in or around your desk
o Put up
Binder/Notebooks in ORDER
o Put back
any borrowed pencils or highlighters
Beginning of Class Checklist:
Always have out:
- Sharpened pencil (sharpen NOW if it’s not)
- Homework folder and planner
- Independent Reading book
On Writing Days:
Writing Binder
On Reading Days:
Read Aloud Notebook
Reading Notebook
Be in your seat when the bell rings, ready to rock and roll.
Hope this helps!
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