Classroom Organization: Compulsively Creative Tips

It’s no secret that I’m a bit on the creative side. I love paints, clay, and glitter way more than the average 4th grade teacher. That said, I’m also a little compulsive when it comes to organization. Case in point: my dad bought me a label maker one Christmas. It remains one of my most awesome possessions. Every classroom presents organizational challenges, but all-inclusive elementary classrooms might take the cake. Everything from testing booklets to puffy paints needs a home somewhere among the 25 children, the SMART Board, and hordes of library books. Here are a few simple things I do to make my room manageable.