Do you feel like you spend all your nights and weekends grading? If so, I have been there. And I found a little tip that has worked for me in the past. Take a look at my tip in the video below. Prefer to read the transcript? I’ve got you covered! Hi everyone! I hope […]
Video Tutorials
Need some video walkthroughs from Charity herself? Visit the blog posts below which all have videos in them showing you how to make your life easier in your classroom. It's like PD from home. Enjoy!
Black History Month Postcards Freebie
Are you always stumped for ways to incorporate Black History Month into your already jam-packed curriculum-filled day? Black History Month is so important that we need to find a way to squeeze it no matter what. If you watch the video below, you will see how I combined famous African Americans, along with a fun […]
Organized Seasonal Supply Caddies
So, I thought this was such a cute idea that I saw on Pinterest (of course) but I hadn’t seen it done in the classroom. I also know that I love to switch things up for special occasions or seasons, but don’t like to go overboard in the decorations. Not to mention a little thing […]
Classroom Management: Peer Pressure
Hey everyone! I hope you are having an awesome week so far, and today I thought it would be fun to talk about classroom management. We talk about classroom management a lot, right? You know those years when you just have “spirited” kids in your classroom? They’re awesome. All kids are awesome – we know […]
Visual Supply Organization
What are your favorite organizational tools in the classroom? I have to be honest when I tell you that plastic containers with lids are my number 1. With all the different classroom DIY tutorials out there, you can make virtually anything into a storage container, but I never seem to stray too far away […]
Colored Glue – Who Knew?
Howdy! So, I ran across this super cute idea for creating colored glue for painting glue pictures from Almost Unschoolers, so I HAD to try it for myself! It turns out it was as easy as it looked – for real! I can see it being used in so many ways in the classroom from […]
Popsicle Stick Pattern Cards Sampler Freebie!
Hi everyone! Seems like I haven’t posted a video in FOREVER! So, here is a super short and simple one – only 4 minutes long! I hope you enjoy and make sure to grab your free download as well! Prefer to read the transcript? Gotcha covered! Transcript: “Hi, everyone! Charity Preston here from the Organized […]
Super Easy Bulletin Boards
Here is the latest in my video series for how to show off your great student work without having the hassle of having to change it constantly. I demonstrate a fun way to get students involved, right from the first meeting at Parent Open House Night so that you do not even need to use […]
Create a Class of Word Detectives!
Do you struggle with new ideas for teaching and practicing vocabulary? How about when it comes to teaching your students (and parents) what the learning standards mean? Here is a quick video that shows you everything included in the set (which also contains almost 150 pages and 50 vocabulary activities for you to use in […]
Secrets of Stellar Student Listening
True story: I was tired of repeating directions and instructions over and over and over again in the classroom. I was also frustrated with the noise level – and how when I really need to get my students’ attention, I had defaulted to trying to talk over them in order to be heard. […]
Slider Baggie Counting
Need something new (and concrete) for those students that are struggling with math counting? Having something physical to see the adding and subtracting of items as they move the manipulative can really assist in children’s understanding of basic math skills. How about a fun video idea? I recorded a little something new today for you. […]
Rolling with the Borders
Today I have a tip that shows you how to organize those pesky bulletin board borders. Many have used a cardboard box that you can find from the teacher supply store, or perhaps you just have them placed in the middle of chart paper or a tri-fold board. If you are looking for a more […]
Create Your Class Website for FREE!
I am bringing back the weekly feature: Classroom Tech in 3 Minutes or Less! Whoo hoo! Today’s topic is how to create a classroom website using Shutterfly. I have heard of Shutterfly, but had no idea you could actually create a private website that you could customize for a classroom! Parents have to be invited […]
Zip Tie It Up!
Do you go insane when the desks in your room are all out of place and sitting like crazy all over your room? Well, if so, I have a couple of suggestions. First, if you haven’t checked out my other video, “Classroom Desk Arrangement Straightening Tip,” you might want to head over there as well. […]
Flipping for Assessment
Keeping with the video theme this week, today’s idea is an oldie but a goodie that I imagine a lot of veteran teachers still use to this day. Assessment is part of being a good teacher and while many think the only way to assess is through a paper and pencil test, I am here […]
Cup Management
Hi all! Today, I have a quick video that shows you an idea that I adapted from one I saw being used during cafeteria duty. Just change it up a bit, and use the same idea in your classroom when having small group work time! Save your voice and allow the students to have a […]
Using a Sqworl in the Classroom
Welcome to today’s video, which is about using a sqworl to organize your websites and electronic media in your classroom. This idea could actually piggyback off the video about File Organization for Teachers, where you could place all the e-resources you would like to use into one sqworl, then run a copy of the page […]
Easy Valentines Party Ideas
This video explains how to create a simple decorated paper treat bag for a classroom Valentine’s Party that even talks about using symmetry. Then, it explains an organized way to pass out the items without shedding tears or creating classroom chaos. Valentine’s Day has never been so simple! Prefer to read the transcript? Transcript “Hi, […]
Quiet Dice Solution
Hi there fans and followers of The Organized Classroom Blog! Today, I created another video! Whoo hoo! This one is from a tip from Janice! I mentioned how the sounds of 15 sets of dice hitting the table (or mainly the floor as they were being whipped about), was almost unbearable without carpeting. Janice’s idea was […]
File Organization for Teachers
Welcome to today’s video: File Organization for Teachers! This video was the most requested topic from all those who voted in the poll on our Facebook fan page. I explain how I keep track of all my files, and never miss an opportunity to teach that great lesson because I couldn’t locate it in time. […]