Sunday, July 27, 2014

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization 2014 and Beyond!

THIS IS THE YEAR! The Year to get ORGANIZED!

185 Ideas to Organize your Classroom NOW! {RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach}


Back to School Welcome at RainbowsWithinReach

WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! 


I have a cyber-TON of images to share with you as you consider getting your new school year 'organized.' I've gone through some of my old articles and also my old memory cards in search of inspiration to help get your new year off to an amazing start! I am an author-illustrator making school visits around the country sharing my traditional picture books. While on site I take hundreds of photos to share with you here! Sit back. Lots to consider. Plenty of inspiration! 

First let me show my three 'babies.' They are the catalyst for my travels. 

photo of: Three Picture Books by Debbie Clement of Rainbows Within Reach

I'm thrilled to have won the national INDIE Award of Excellence for my newest book. "Red, White and Blue" was chosen as the independent picture book of the year upon its debut. Now that you have a glimpse into my 'back-story' let the organization ideas begin! 


You Know You're a Teacher When: Getting Organized with RainbowsWithinReach

The very first thing on your teacher agenda is to find out who is about to come into your classroom. Making a connection -- connecting names to faces is the first step! As a visitor in and out of buildings, I'm always THRILLED when children have a name-tag and I can greet them on a first name basis. Behold. Name tags. 

Name Buttons Stored in Drawers (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

Magnetic Name Match via RainbowsWithinReach

Preschool Names Coordinating with Symbols

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185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach



185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Buzz Bumble Bee Bulletin Board via RainbowsWithinReach

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185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Science Center in Kindergarten

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185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Preschool Classroom Set-UP and Organization at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


Classroom Detail (Classroom Organization RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Classroom SetUP Overview (Classroom Organization RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Classroom Details (Classroom Organization RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Kindergarten Classroom Set-up Overview  (Classroom Organization RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Fabric Curtain in Classroom to Help Organize Space (Classroom Organization RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

Western Theme in Preschool with Curtain to "hide" Materials (Classroom Organization via RainbowsWIthinReach)

Curtains "Hide" Materials on Preschool Shelves (Organizational Idea RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach



Fabric Curtain in Classroom to Help Organize Space (Classroom Organization RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

Curtains in Classroom (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)


Kindergarten Classroom Organization of Centers (Classroom Organization RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Kindergarten Classroom Overview (Classroom Organization RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Classroom Decor Details (RoundUP of Class Organization at RainbowsWithinReach)

Kindergarten Classroom Set-up Overview  (Classroom Decor RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Focus Wall in Early Elementary (Classroom Decor RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

Classroom Focus Wall and SetUP (Classroom Decor RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

Kindergarten Organization: Tables (Classroom Decor RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


Classroom Details (Classroom Decor RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach)

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Classroom Organization of Reading Materials in Buckets

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185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Organize your Art Center (from Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

Art Room Color Buckets (via Organizational RoundUP from RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Art Room Paint Storage (Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)


photo of: Art Room Pencils (via Art Room RoundUP from RainbowsWithinReach)

Art Room Organization of Materials via RainbowsWithinReach

photo of: "Reggio" Classroom Set-Up of Materials via PreK+K Sharing

photo of: "Reggio" Classroom Set-Up of Materials via PreK+K Sharing

photo of: Glue Organization (Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Art Room Organization (from Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Art Room Supplies (via Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Art Room Paint Supplies (Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)








photo of: Art supplies organized at school, library organization of books



photo of: Art Room Work Station (Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Kindergarten Fine Motor Manipulatives Organized by Type: (Classroom Organization via RainbowsWIthinReach

photo of: Organize fine motor materials, fine motor manipulative materials, preschool shelves organized

photo of: Organize teacher supplies, kindergarten organization, teacher materials organization

photo of: Systems for Classroom Organization of Art Supplies

photo of: Classroom Materials Organized by type

photo of: Containers for Classroom Organization

photo of: Art Supplies Organized for Classroom Use

photo of: Markers Organized (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Magic Markers in Bins (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowWIthinReach)

photo of: Art on a Cart Supplies Organized for Preschool

photo of: Art on a Cart Supplies Organized for Preschool

photo of: Organize Classroom Art Supplies

photo of: Classroom Art Supplies on Shelves

photo of: Organizing Art Supplies

photo of: Art Materials Organization

photo of: Organized Art materials in Reggio, Reggio Art supplies, Organized classroom,





photo of: "Reggio" Classroom Art Supplies via PreK+K Sharing

photo of: Organize your Crayons: crayon caddies of all types

photo of: Crayon Caddie for Organization of Materials

photo of: DIY Crayon Bins from recycled icing containers, wrapped in construction paper and labeled

photo of: DIY Crayon buckets by color using recycled 'icing' containers

photo of: Organizing Crayons by Color in the Classroom

photo of: DIY Organization System for Presenting Crayons to Preschoolers

photo of: Crayons in Bins (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach




185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


photo of: kindergarten shelf organization, getting organized, organized classroom materials

photo of: Art Supplies Organized into Clear Bins and Labeled with Photos of Supplies



photo of: Drawers to keep beads organized

photo of: Craft Supplies presented on an 'up-cycled' veggie tray

photo of: Organized classroom, organize craft materials, preschool craft materials,

photo of: Bin Storage for Art Materials onto Shelving System

photo of: Bins for Random Supplies (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Bins for Organization (Classroom Organization RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Classroom Community Supplies organized on Kindergarten Table Top

photo of: Classroom Community Supplies organized on Kindergarten Table Top (includes books within materials)

photo of: Classroom Table top Community Supplies

photo of: Community Supplies in Kindergarten, Table Top Container of Shared Materials

photo of: Classroom Supplies housed for Community Distribution

photo of: Organization within the Classroom Setting

photo of: Classroom Supply Organization

photo of: Clipboards for "Write Around the Room" Activities (stored in create)



photo of: Puzzles Stored on Puzzle Rack and Marked with 'title' of Puzzles

photo of: Math Manipulatives Organized for Classroom Usage

photo of: Fine Motor Manipulative Materials -- Organized in Bins

photo of: Fine Motor Manipulative Materials -- Organized in Bins

photo of: Fine Motor Manipulative Materials -- Organized in Bins

photo of: Building Materials, Fine Motor Manipulative Materials -- Organized in Bins

photo of: Fine Motor Supplies + Building Materials Organized in Preschool (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Fine Motor Supplies + Building Materials Organized in Preschool (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Fine Motor Supplies + Building Materials Organized in Preschool (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Building Materials stored on Shelves with room for making projects

photo of: Organization in Preschool Classroom: Toys in Bins and Labeled

photo of: Preschool Shelves Organize Over-sized Toys (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)





photo of: Basket to Organize Materials in Preschool (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Preschool Materials Organized on Shelf (Classroom Organization RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Theme Props Organized for Preschool (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Organization Tubs by Theme (Classroom Organization RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Art Room Storage (Art Room RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Classroom 'Library' Organization Strategies

photo of: Book Bins in Kindergarten, Organized by Topic

photo of: Book Bins in Kindergarten, Organized by Topic

photo of: Book Bins in Kindergarten, Organized for Group Use

photo of: Book Bins in Kindergarten, Organized by Topic

Photo of: Book Bins in Kindergarten, Organized for Use with Manipulatives + Puppets

photo of: Classic Books Organized into Bins with their Manipulative Materials and Plush

photo of: Classroom Library Organization into Bins by Topic

photo of: Organization in Kindergarten Classroom

photo of: Classroom Bins (Organization in the Classroom)

photo of: Classroom Bins for Topic (Organization in the Classroom)





photo of: Use of Folders for Organization in Kindergarten

photo of: Classroom Routine Poster (Organize your Day)

photo of: Homework Chart System in Kindergarten

photo of: Alphabet Organization + Storage (Organizational RoundUP via RainbowsWIthinReach)

photo of: Magnetic Letter Center in Kindergarten

photo of: Classroom Reading Library in First Grade Classroom (Organization)

photo of: "Reggio" Classroom Writing Center of Materials via PreK+K Sharing

photo of: Writing Center for Fine Motor Development





photo of: Kindergarten writing center, fine motor in kindergarten, writing in kindergarten

photo of: Kindergarten Writing Center



photo of: Reading Center RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach

Reading Center with BOLD Graphics (Classroom Decor RoundUP at RainbowWithinReach)

photo of: Daily Organization in Classroom

photo of: Game Parts Organization tray



photo of: Closet of Organized Materials in Tubs and Bins

photo of: Providing Costumes in Support of Imaginary and Pretend Play in the Early Learning Center

photo of: "Pretend" Center in Preschool Setting, Dress-Up Costume Articles to Foster Social Skills via RainbowsWithinReach

photo of: Pretend Props in Preschool, Imaginary Play in Young Children

photo of: Pretend Props in Preschool, Imaginary Play in Young Children

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach


185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach




photo of: Organize your Anchor Charts by Hanging them on Hangers

Anchor Charts for Spring from RainbowsWithinReach via SimplyKinder

Anchor Chart for Community Helpers at RainbowsWithinReach via SimplyKinder

photo of: Kindergarten Anchor Charts (hanging from hangers) via RainbowsWithinReach

photo of: Anchor Charts for Color Piggyback Songs (Hanging on Hangers) via RainbowsWithinReach

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

BUCKET FILLERS! 
Get your buckets organized! 
Look at all of these various 'systems' to keep your bucket filling accessible. 

photo of: "Have you Filled a Bucket Today?" Buckets in shoe organizer! Classroom decor and organization at RainbowsWithinReach

photo of: Bucket Filling in Kindergarten: Positive Behavior (Kindness RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

photo of: Bucket Filling Emotional Intelligence via RainbowsWithinReach

photo of: Bucket Filling Station in First Grade via RainbowsWithinReach



photo of: Bucket Filling Tickets and Catalog via RainbowsWithinReach



185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach




photo of: Kitchen Counter Kindness PomPoms (Kindness RoundUP via RainbowsWithinReach)

Photo of: Sharing Toys: timers to reinforce the concept of sharing

One final image.
I saw this sign in Tennessee this spring. 
NO. 
I can not sell you one. 
I only get credit for taking the photo. 
Isn't it an awesome idea! 
Talk about getting organized!


Front Door "Reversible" Sign for School: On Time vs. Tardy via RainbowsWithinReach

The BRILLIANT idea that you CAN order from me are these amazing 
Wobble Seats! 
I saw them at a conference, 
fell in LUV
and we now distribute them!!!

Yes. We do take purchase orders! 
You'll have to talk to my husband Allen about that!
He created an entire website for the specifics. 

Wobble Seats available at RainbowsWithinReach


Most of my traffic arrives here via Pinterest. 
Would you be a helper-bee and pin this image to your appropriate pinboard? 
Thanks so much for your cyber-ripple. 

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

*Here are some more recent RoundUPs with a back-to-school focus. 
This first one has over 200 BTS bulletin board ideas. 
Hopefully something will give you some inspiration! 
Just click the picture to go back in time. 


THE Collection of over 200 Back-to-School Bulletin Boards at RainbowsWithinReach

Word Walls & Environmental Print RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Anchor Charts on Hangers! Organization and Collection of Anchor Charts: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

EPIC {Painted} Hands & Feet RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach

Reading Begins with the Child's Name: RoundUP at RainbowsWithinReach



Debbie Clement Welcome for Author-Illustrator School Visit

We are just beginning to get this next school year's schedule organized. 
NOW is the time to plant the seeds to have me come to YOUR school. 
It all begins with your brainstorm. 
I have an entire slideshow of my travels -- to get your wheels turning.



YES!!! ALL of my books may be ordered from me directly
They are also over at Teachers Pay Teachers
*I also have digital files of 'just' the song, in Mp3 format with pdfs of the support material at TpT. 


Begin the Year Performance Songs by Debbie Clement

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185 Ways to ORGANIZE your Classroom NOW! at RainbowsWithinReach



2 comments:

  1. Wow! Great round up of organization! Your blog is always so inspiring.

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  2. Where do you buy the buttons for name tags and what is the cost? Thanks for the great idea!

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