The school year is in full swing — your students are turning in assignments, permission slips are coming in, paper work is going out. If you’re already drowning in clutter, we can help. It’s easier to stay organized when you have a place for everything. Check out these classroom organization tips from real teachers and learn how to keep your classroom clutter-free.

Classroom organization tip #1: repurpose household items.

	Store yarn in empty hand cleaning wipe containers. Easy to measure, easy to cut & tangle free. source: growingpk.com
	Recycle milk jugs into pencil boxes. source: innerfunchild.com
	Store bulletin board letters in CD Binders.source: growingpk.com

Classroom organization tip #2: label everything!

	Organize paperwork with labeled binder clips. source: hbgirl71
	No forgetting that these pencils belong to Teacher! source: AlwaysLearning
	Sort & store daily lessons into labeled storage bins. source: Mrs. Terhune’s First Grade Site!

Classroom Organization Tip #3: organize your files.

	Use a file tote to neatly transport files and ungraded assignments. source: E, Myself, and I
	Create a “master book” for worksheets & assignments with 3 ring binders & hole-punched pocket folders source: American College of Education via: AlwaysLearning
	Collect permission slips & other forms from home in interoffice envelopes.source: Tips for Teachers
	Organize paper work with labels, color coding, step file source: Stacie Wilkie

Do you have any classroom organization tips for your fellow teachers? Let’s hear ’em! Leave your advice in the comments.