In this post, I am sharing some back-to-school paper organization tips to help you get things organized so you can focus on teaching everything you know! I have this T-shirt I got and it says “teach everything you know.” It’s my go-to shirt most days when I am working from home. I believe in teaching […] The post Back to School Paper Organization Ideas for Teachers: Classroom Organization Tips appeared first on ..read more

Luckily, when I started teaching, someone told me to make sure I had sharpened pencils ready for the first day of school. What they didn’t tell me was what to do when the air conditioning stops working on your very first day in the classroom. In August (in Texas!). I can’t warn you of alllll […] The post 6 Things to Remember for the First Week of School appeared first on ..read more

My first Meet the Teacher Night was a learning experience for sure. I did the best I could, but afterward, I made a long list of things to remember for the next year. This week I wanted to share some Meet the Teacher Night activities and ideas to inspire you to create a memorable night […] The post 7 Meet the Teacher Night Activities for Elementary Teachers appeared first on ..read more

Inside The Organized Teacher Framework™, I teach the importance of making a plan for almost everything you do in your classroom. Meet the Teacher Night is no exception. This is your chance to make a great first impression on the parents of your future students– organization is key! I can still remember my first Meet […] The post How to Have an Organized Meet the Teacher Night: Classroom Organization Tips appeared first on ..read more

What I am about to say might be a little divisive… I am over the Pinterest Perfect Classrooms. Classroom organization is more than just a pretty classroom! In order to create a clutter free classroom, you don’t need Pinterest perfection. You need classroom organization supplies that will actually help you get (and stay!) organized. If […] The post 21 of the Best Classroom Organization Supplies and How to Use Them! appeared first on ..read more

Each summer I see the same questions circulating around Facebook groups or popping into my email inbox and they all revolve around where to get started with setting up a classroom. First-year teachers are asking this question, as well as veteran teachers who are wanting to improve their organization for the year. It’s a daunting […] The post Steps for Setting Up a Classroom as a First-Year Teacher appeared first on ..read more

One of the most common struggles I hear from teachers is the lack of time. The issue, though, isn’t a lack of time. It’s a lack of time management skills. Surprisingly it’s not just the new teachers struggling with this skill. It seems like time management for teachers is a challenge at all levels of […] The post 5 Strategies to Improve Time Management for Teachers appeared first on ..read more

This post shares time management tips for first-year teachers as well as veteran teachers to help you spend your time at school more efficiently. There are a lot of things that lead to teacher burnout, but one of the things that I think contributes the most is the lack of time. Teachers are always complaining […] The post Time Management for First-Year Teachers appeared first on ..read more

There is a lot that goes into packing up a classroom at the end of the year. This post shares tips for packing up a classroom to move at the end of the year. Be sure to download the free Classroom Pack Up Checklist! I know that classroom organization is not a strength for everyone. […] The post Tips on Packing Up a Classroom to Move appeared first on ..read more

There are so many classroom community apps out there. This post compares some of the most popular- Class Dojo, Remind, Seesaw, Bloomz, and Klassly. This post is sponsored by Kassly, but all opinions are my own. For more info, check out my disclosure policy. In my undergrad and graduate classes, my professors always talked about […] The post How to Build a Positive Classroom Community with Klassly appeared first on ..read more