Below is a way that I organized my copies/lessons for the week. I took two of the plastic 12x12 drawers (that are often on sale in Aug) and did labels for the days of the week. This picture only shows one set (Mon.-Wed.) but I have another one that goes under this one that has Thursday, Friday and Extra Work (for fast finishers). I love these drawers! It keeps me organized and allows me to not be bogged down with copies. Plus, allows everything to be in one place if I am ever out sick.
So I made the drawers and then needed to have a plan book to match. I told you I was a little OCD when it comes to my room. lol I used to buy a plan book every year but I have moved on to a three ring binder. I made a template on my computer with my specialist and lunch times on them which I print out a month at a time. I keep going back and forth between typing up my lessons then printing it or writing in the lessons so it can be easily changed or moved. It saves me time from having to write in the same stuff every week. We all know we are always looking for ways to save time. At the front of the binder I have sub information, specialist schedule written out on one paper and monthly calendars for special events. Everyone has their own way but I thought I would share the way that works for me.
Happy summer!
Kim, I think organization is important in classrooms too because students need organization to be modeled for them sometimes. Unfortunately, some kids grow up surrounded by a chaotic lifestyle or disarray at home. Everything we do in their learning environment is important. One thing that I have found that is helpful to organize my copies is to take a plastic crate that file folders can hang in and use hanging file folders and manila folders to keep all my copies. I think we all need to find what works for us. One of my colleagues also uses an online plan book so that everything he does is digital. He can copy and paste info and save it from year to year. He can also have multiple classes in his book.
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