Today I wanted to show you a really fun research tools website that perhaps some of you already know about but this was completely new to me and I figured if it’s new to me, there’s probably someone else that may or may not have heard about it before. The reason I actually stumbled across […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teacher Desk Organization
I had a request for a video from one of our awesome Facebook Fans last week, and I wanted to make sure I got to it for her – Teacher Desk Organization! In the video below, I explain how I manage to keep my desk clutter-free (because we know I can’t stand for there to […]
Absent Work Clips
Hey teaching friends! School attendance is a tough topic because many times chronically absent students aren’t out of school by choice. Sometimes (at least in primary school), the problem falls to the caregiver who may not be getting the child to school on time – or even out of bed themselves. That is a tough situation […]
Tattle Ender Idea
Does the sound of tattling drive you up the wall? Are you constantly interrupted by such outbursts while you are trying to teach or get something done in small groups? Do you cringe when you then start to hear other students call one another tattle tales, which then continues the tattling cycle all over again? […]
Easy Peasy Classroom Library Checkout System
How about a super easy library checkout system for your classroom bookshelves? So simple, it will blow your mind you didn’t think of it before! It’s probably easier than trying to label tons of books, have barcodes, have a checkout system, have a form to fill out to check. Really, I prefer the KISS method. […]
Simple Wordle Mother’s Day Classroom Craft
Mother’s Day crafts can get pricey and be time-consuming for many teachers. Not to mention the glue, glitter, and chaos that sometimes accompanies it! I prefer to try something different when possible, and preferably something that does not involve the art supplies! As I was trying to think up something that kids would enjoy creating, […]
What Are the Best Teacher Shoes?
What are the best school shoes for teachers? Although it seems like an unusual topic for a blog post, I noticed that when a fan at the Facebook Fan Page posed the question to other fans, the response was overwhelming and I realized that obviously it IS an important topic since teachers are on their […]
Classroom Desk Straightening Tip
Keeping student desks in the classroom desk arrangement you intended throughout the day is nearly impossible. Students are constantly moving the seats, bumping them, and scooting them around the classroom. Having desk organization where you aren’t personally always having to straighten up the rows or desk groupings is actually an easier fix than you might […]
Make Your Own {No Sew} Chair Pockets!
Chair pockets are a perfect way to get extra storage in the classroom. Even if you are not crafty (like me), you can still make these classroom DIY projects for your classroom pretty cheap. There are lots of ways to sew chair covers, including using pillowcases, book covers, or using your favorite fabric and a […]
DIY Dry Erase Boards!
Having a solution for creating your own portable DIY dry erase boards is easy and fun! Of course, you could buy a set of white boards. Or go to Home Depot or another home improvement store and have them cut you shower board into smaller pieces to use. Or perhaps you prefer to use […]
7 Must Haves for Organized Teachers
Teacher supplies in the classroom, whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, are important to making your space your own. You spend so much time there, having supplies that are are personalized to you makes it feel a little more like home. These are my favorite things when it comes time to getting […]
What to do With Parent Helpers in the Classroom
Parent Volunteers in the Classroom. Are they an urban legend to you? Or do you have parents begging to spend more time in your room? Field trips, having parents listen to students read, and running the annual class party are all traditional volunteer opportunities. But, if you would like to really up your parent involvement […]
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 from […]