The classroom management nightmare of paper begins in just a few weeks. There is a great chance, as a classroom teacher, you are indundated with papers from the office: box tops letters, fundraisers, letters from PTA/LSC, and other announcements. On top of that, there’s all the returned graded work! The paper trail for new teachers […]
Free Printable Classroom Bin Sign: Turn in your work here!
Need a way to organize all those papers that your students complete? Grab a file folder bin and print out our cute “Turn in work here” sign. The marquee sign is big and bold, so your students can’t miss it! Plus, teaching them to file and organize their own papers makes your life easier! I like to […]
Summer Reading Idea: Race into Summer Reading Printables
The first school I taught at had a marvelous reading specialist, Miss Giometti. She was instrumental in shaping who I am as a teacher! One of her shining programs at our school was her May kick-off “Race into Reading”. Race into Reading was a month-long event of the classes “racing” against each other to see […]
End of the Year Classroom Organizing Tip: Keeping a Happy File
When I was teaching first grade many moons ago, my room mom mentioned something to me that has never left my file cabinet since: a happy file. From my years teaching and tutoring, I’ve saved some of those handwritten cards and notes from former students. When I’m having one of those terrible, no good, very […]
Classroom Organization Freebie: Classroom Number Printables
In order for every classroom to run smoothly, there needs to be organization. Today’s freebie is marquee-themed classroom numbers! They are perfect for classroom organization and have endless possibilities. Here are a few ways that you can use them in your classrooms: Use them for table numbers. It’s an easy way to create groups and the […]