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During the last few weeks of school each school year, many teachers learn they will be changing grade levels in the coming school year. This often sparks the question…”What should I stock up on to get my classroom ready for my new grade level?”
This frequently-asked question inspired me to feature a series of stories on my Instagram account called the Classroom Must-Haves Instastory Series. Throughout this week-long series, I featured classroom must-haves that my students and I use most frequently. Now that the series is over, I am taking the time to post everything I shared in one place for ongoing reference.
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Here’s what you’ll find below:
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The following books are my top picks for students reading at a third grade level.
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The following books are my top picks for students reading at a fourth grade level.
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Here are the links to each of my most used professional development books. They are listed in the same order they appear in the story, along with a description of what I use them for in my classroom.
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Here are the links to each of my organizational faves. They are listed in the same order they appear in the story, along with a description of what I use them for in my classroom.
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Here are the labels and other items featured in the story that you can find in my TPT store:
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The manipulatives below are listed in the same order they appear in my Instagram Story video above.
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I’m always looking for new ideas for my classroom. If you have a favorite classroom tool or resource to share, please comment below.
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2 Responses
Do you allow students to use their desks for storage? If so, how do you keep them organized?
Thank you!
Hi Ana, I do allow students to store things inside their desk. The best way I’ve found to keep them organized is by using a classroom job called Desk Elves. Each day during Tidy Up Time, the desk elves are responsible for checking the desks to make sure there are no loose papers, extra supplies, or trinkets. If they see the desk is clean and organized, they dismiss the student to go do their class job, if the desk is unorganized, the student who sits at that desk must organize it before being rechecked by the desk elves. Here is the classroom job/economy system I use to motivate students to be responsible for keeping our classroom clean.
I hope this is helpful.
Warmly,
Laura