When I returned to my
classroom last week, one of the first tasks I tackled was my messy bookshelf.
It had become a storage area for many of the materials we use during math
rotations, but it was disorganized. During the summer, I spent some time on
Pinterest and my local dollar store. I am convinced that the best way to stay
organized this year is by keeping materials separate with color-coded labels
and containers. My budget: $20 or less.
After removing all of
the stuff from the bookshelf, I organized the materials I use most, such as
dice, tape measurers, integer chips, and geometric shapes into the bins and
baskets I purchased from the dollar store. I used 2 rolls of wrapping paper
($1.00 per roll) to cover the back of the bookshelf. I reshuffled the shelving
units to create a smaller space for my smaller containers. I did decide to recycle
some items and to throw some of the older, unusable things in the trash. Just
over two hours later, I had a brand new, organized bookshelf. It is more
student-oriented with fun colors! I think the kiddos will enjoy it. I feel much
better about the space and I am determined to keep it neat during the school
year.
The new school year is
on the horizon (and some teachers and students have already returned to school)!
On Monday through Friday of this week, I’ll be sharing some of my other tips
and tricks for room organization and a thing or two about assignments and
interactive notebooks. I’ll also be offering some free materials on my TPT
store. I’m calling this week “Five Days of Freebies.”
Stay tuned…
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