CCP: Episode 23 // Mastering Classroom Organization
Calling all organization lovers!
Our instruction is only as effective as how organized we are. In order to have a smooth sailing school year, we first need to set the foundation of organization in our classrooms. This includes taking inventory on the supplies and resources that we already have, restocking on those things we need, and then organizing it all in a way that allows us to be the best teachers we can be!
In this week’s episode we are talking about all things classroom organization. You’ll learn some actionable tips for getting organized from top to bottom so that you can start your school year off right!
Highlights from the Episode
Why it’s so important to get organized BEFORE the school year starts (3:03)
Taking inventory on what you already have in your classroom (4:05)
take inventory on individual student supplies
take inventory on shared classroom supplies
take inventory on craft supplies
take inventory on teacher supplies
take inventory on math manipulatives
take inventory on books in your classroom library
Organizing Student Data (8:27)
Creating a system to organize teacher resources (lesson plans, long-range plan..etc..) (9:15)
Creating a system to organize weekly materials (student hand-outs, manipulatives) (10:02)
Getting organized with your games, center materials, math manipulatives, etc… (10:35)
Organizing books in your classroom library (12:57)
Getting your digital files organized and in order (13:51)
Resources and Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Get cheap printing (and your first month FREE) with the HP Instant Ink Program
Tools, Apps, & Websites for creating a digital data base for your classroom library book titles:
IntelliScanner (affiliate link)
How to Set Up a Student Data Binder (+ FREE data binder starter kit)
Take the Digital Detox to Get Your Digital Teaching Files in Order
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