My first day of school is only 9 days away and I have been throwing myself into my classroom trying to get everything “just right.” With my boards and decorations nearly finished, I started to focus on a few organizational details.
First up, labeling my daily bins for organizing all of my teaching materials. I recently acquired these great bins from Lakeshore and they are perfect for storing all of the books, worksheets, art supplies, and various teaching materials I will need throughout the week. I’m sure you use a similar system in your class for keeping organized.
I created a set of five cards for labeling the bins. They are 3×3″ each and clearly display the initial for each weekday in a fun bold print. You can grab the set for FREE in my TpT store..
Next up, labeling coat hooks. My classroom closet holds approximately 50 coat hooks for the class. Each child is assigned 2 hooks. The closet is divided into two parts: the left side is for backpacks and the right side is for jackets (and snow pants in the winter). Each child still receives two hooks, but their hooks are now separated. This new system is wonderful. If a child needs to access his backpack during the day, he no longer has to rifle through a million coats to get there (and knock 5 coats on the floor in the process). Likewise, when it’s time for recess, students head quickly into the left side of the closet and grab jackets without dealing with the additional clutter of backpacks. It’s amazing how one small change can make such a big difference in the classroom.
I’m a former kindergarten teacher turned work-from-home mom. I still love sharing ideas and resources to make teaching easier, so you can focus on what really matters in the classroom. When I’m not working on the blog, you’ll find me chasing kids around the house with a cold cup of coffee in my hand (some things never change even once you’re out of the classroom!)
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20 Responses
Maria,
I love your supply box labels. Thank you for the FREEBIE!
Mona
First Grade Schoolhouse
Hi Mona, you’re so welcome!
Thanks for the days of the week labels!!
Sandra
Sweet Times in First
sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com
You’re welcome Sandra!
Thank you, I love these labels!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for sharing love it. 🙂 I will be stopping by your blog and TPTP and TN stores often. 🙂
Marissa
http:mrstinezskids.blogspot.com
You’re welcome Marissa – enjoy!
I love the labels for the weekly bins! I have these bins, and in my absent mindedness I wrote the days of the week on the wrong colors, so they don’t match! I’m incredibly bothered by it! You have saved the day with these labels!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Erin
Creating and teaching
Erin, it was meant to be! I’m glad I was able to help you out – the wrong colors would have driven me crazy as well!
Maria, I have been searching my brain for ideas as to how to organize my daily teaching materials this year. I found your blog and VOILA, you gave me a wonderful idea! I already have the bins so all I have to do is attach your labels and I am set! Thank you!!
Cindy
Thank goodness for Pinterest, which has led me to your blog 🙂 Thanks for these cute labels!I teach in a Christian school too- you can check out my blog below 🙂
Anita
Mrs. Bremer’s Kindergarten
Where did you find those bins? Love them!
Hi Maria,
I love your lakeshore labels! I was wondering if you have (or are willing to share or put on TPT) that are editable? I have 3 sets of lakeshore tubs and use them for various purposes. Thanks so much. -Kim
Thank you so much! I love the boldness and colors of your labels. I’ve been using M-F folders, but adding supply bins for each day is genius!
Thank you for this great idea and the super cute labels!!
You are very welcome! Enjoy!
What is the rack that you are using to hokd/organize your bins?
The bins are from Lakeshore! I don’t think they sell the rack anymore, but now the bins hook together. You can find them here: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C928%2C914&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1473091214804
HI !! YOU HAVE A WONDERUFL INVITING EQUIPPED CLASSROOM !! THANK YOU FOR SHARING. DO YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE YOUR PRINT IN SPANISH?