Get yourself, your classroom, and your paperwork organized, and see how good you'll feel! Use our checklists and tips to make sure you're ready for back to school. You'll find resources to help you organize weekly lesson plans, grades, and assignments. Reduce stress, increase productivity, and maximize efficiency with our time management tips. Printable charts and forms make planning and organizing easy! You'll also find ideas for creating classroom centers and advice for new teachers.
Organizing Tips for Back to School
Back to school is an exciting time for students and teachers, but sometimes getting settled can be a bit overwhelming. Use the resources in this section to get yourself organized and frustration-free!- Ten Guiding Principles for the Beginning of the Year
- FAQs for the First Days of School
- Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips
- The Ultimate Organized Classroom
- Controlling Disorganization
- More
Back to School resources
Feel like there is so much to do and not enough time to get it done? Use the tools in this section to help make this year your absolute best. From sample organization tips, professional development enrichment activities, or just general advise from other professionals in your field, the possibilities are endless!- Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers
- Advice from Veteran Teachers
- Professional Portfolios for Teachers
- Structure of learner-centered classrooms
- More New Teacher Resources
Classroom Arrangement
The physical set up is one of the most important components of your teaching. For one, it is to keep you organized and your classroom environment conducive; for another, students need the best possible environment to thrive in. Use the tips outlined in this section to personalize your classroom.- Creating an Effective Physical Classroom Environment
- Environmental Interventions
- Classroom Arrangement Checklist
- Room Arrangement
- Seating Arrangements
- Desk Barriers
- Personal Space
- Bulletin Boards
- Top 20 Bulletin Boards
Organizing Classroom Centers
Classroom centers are great engaging spaces for students to pursue higher level inquiry skills and their interests. Use the resources in this section to build comprehensive centers that will be loved by your students throughout the school year.Organizing Lesson Plans
Lesson plans don't have to be as frustrating and time consuming as they are made out to be sometimes. Use these tips and strategies from different professional teachers to improve your lesson planning skills and organization.- Weekly Plans
- Lesson Planning Template
- Weekly Lesson Plan Form
- Lesson Planning Advice from Veteran Teachers
Organizing Paperwork
Paperwork is probably the least exciting aspect of teaching, but it is vitally important, so learning to organize it is an essential skill to have as a teacher. Use these tips and strategies to help find ways to make this aspect of your teaching a smooth one!Time Management Tips
Time in the classroom is an important but sometimes fleeting entity. We are always looking for a little bit more time while we are teaching and to complete all the tasks we need to for the day. Use these grade leveled tips to help make your day more time efficient with your students.- Too Many Tasks, Not Enough Day
- A Time-Management Workbook For Teachers
- Classroom Timesaver: ID Numbers
- Class Meetings
- Time Management Tips for Students (Grades K-2)
- Time Management Tips for Students (Grades 3-5)
- Time Management Tips for Students (Grade 6)
Charts & Forms
Use these printable resources for various components of your classroom and teacher responsibilities such as a home checklist, grade books, and much more!- Substitute Feedback Form
- Weekly Bell Ringers Form
- Homework Checklist
- Blank Monthly Calendars
- Class List/Grades
- The Complete Classroom Jobs and Helpers Kit
- More Classroom Forms
