Kimberly: BC02 - Classroom Organization (#BC20)

There is probably nothing I get more excited about than classroom organization. Books are probably the closest competition that "organization" has, and I am thinking that I get just as giddy about organizing things as I do about books.

At one point in my life, I wanted to grow up and live inside The Container Store. Seriously... I would just sleep in the back and work in the front. You know you have thought about it before. Don't lie. I understand.

So, it is no surprise that moving into my new classroom this year called for an overhaul of all my organization strategies and materials.

One of the things that works the best for me is having two filing cabinets where my kids can store their
English materials. Each student has a hanging folder with their name on it. Inside their hanging file, they store their portfolio (see right), notebook, and any books they do not want to lose. It works great, because I also use it as a mailbox. When I grade papers, I, or an innocent student aide, can just slip the papers in their folder for the students to file away the next day. This saves TONS of class time on passing back papers.

Now, you see these awesome student portfolios? These bad boys really deserve their own post, and I am more than happy to oblige. Check back tomorrow for more information on these English Portfolios and how to keep your kids organized in the midst of all of the papers ELA comes with... :)