If you’re looking for easy ideas to keep your classroom neat and organized, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some classroom organization ideas that have been so helpful throughout the years.
1. Designate Different Learning Spaces in Your Classroom
Every area in your classroom needs to serve a purpose and expectations in each area need to be taught and practiced over and over again.
For instance, students need to know how to check out baskets of books to read at the Library Center, what the rules are when they are there, how to correctly read with a Book Buddy (stuffed animal), and finally, how to clean up when they are done.
In the Writing Area, students are encouraged to sit on the floor, grab a Crate Seat, or go back to their table to write. During our Writing Time, students know that they are expected to use the writing strategies that they have learned to create drafts and then work together to edit, revise, and publish their work.
The Teacher Area is for me to plan lessons, store my teaching materials, and charge and store my teaching electronic devices, electronic pencil sharpener, and classroom telephone.
The Word Wall is next to the Writing Area and can be used to help students spell high frequency words. Students are encouraged to walk up or sit by the Word Wall anytime during their Independent Writing Time. Also, the alphabet signs are displayed on top of the whiteboards so students can use for reference throughout the classroom.
If you would like to make your banners, Word Wall Letters, and Shiplap Alphabet Signs click to the images below.
2. Organize #AllthePapers 🙂
Yes, while I teach in a digital classroom, I am still a firm believer that young children need to know how to build stamina for writing and working with some paper and pencil. Therefore, it is important for to me to keep it all organized and know exactly what I am doing every day ahead of time.
I always make copies a week ahead and then immediately store them in these Sterilite Drawers with the days of the week labeled on them. No need to go through piles and piles of papers to find the ones that I need. I also use the Mini Drawers to store all of my supplies. I love that everything that I need is right at my Teacher Area, and the labels have saved me so much time to focus on the kids and instruction.
