Binder Organization

I'm still not done with reorganizing all of my files, but I have about 1/3 of it done! I have been super busy packing up my room. I have been leaving work after 6 pm every night, my feet are throbbing, and I'm exhausted. Tomorrow is the last day of school (half day), but it's bittersweet because I'm saying goodbye to all of my students for the last time. Here are some photos of one of my binders:

I recycled my file folders by cutting them, punching holes in them, and using them as dividers. This way, I can see the tabs past the plastic sheet protectors (unlike most dividers)!

This is all of the stuff that I took home from my classroom. I think I'm a basket hoarder!

Hope you all have a great night!

Cindy

 

My Summer Bucket List

Today we made these adorable Summer Bucket Lists from Hadar over at Miss Kindergarten. I had my eye on this activity for awhile and bought it during the Memorial Day sale. I'm so glad I did. These projects are simple because there are only four patterns to trace. Easy peasy! It made for a great end of the year art project. If you're looking for something to do, you should definitely check it out!

I only have 2 1/2 days left of school. I started packing my room up today. My feet are killing me and I have a massive headache, but I am feeling accomplished for the day. I'll be back again tomorrow to show you the memory books and art project that we are completing. Until then.....

Binder Cover Freebie!!!

As of Friday afternoon, I had put all of my reproducibles from August through February into two different two-inch binders. I was going to take a picture, but I had to get to happy hour leave. I'll try and take some on Monday while I'm in the midst of end of the year activities, packing up my room, and re-organizing. Since most of my themes fall during a certain month or season, they are housed in the big binders, but there are some themes that can be taught whenever. Dinosaurs, Space, and Farm are some examples. I made some freebie covers using KPM Doodles clipart for 1'' binders. I also made the spine labels as well. I hope you can use them and if you do, please leave me a comment!

Click the dinosaur cover to get your freebie pack!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Cindy

Project Re-Organization

I started "Project Re-Organization" today at school. Previously, all my files were in file folders in a filing cabinet and I decided to reorganize it all! Today, I brought my three new Sterilite containers into school and attached the labels first. I took a quick picture before I left school today. Here is what they look like:

The containers came from Target for $14.99 and the labels came from Tammy Lee at Live Love Laugh Kindergarten. Click here to read her blog post and get freebie labels that are different. You can get the animal print ones that Tammy made from Kreative in Kinder's blog here. The containers hold that month’s books, art projects, extra copies, etc. I created covers to be used in large 3 inch or larger binders. All my reproducibles are in plastic sheets and separated by themes. These correlate with three Sterilite containers labeled with each month. Check out the previews below. They are in my TpT store for $1.50 with spine labels included!

 

It took me about 5 tries to upload the file to TpT and I am soooo exhausted. Tomorrow night is our school end of the year party. I hope I'm not too tired for it! 4 1/2 days to go!

Cindy



Monthly Theme Storage

Ok, so I'm having a huge dilemma. Right now, all of my theme stuff is housed in file folders. I put books for that theme in a gallon sized Ziploc bag and it all goes into a hanging file folder. I currently have a four-drawer tall filing cabinet stuffed with all of this. I also looking for the most practical, price saavy, organized way. Also, I have to move all of this stuff from Florida to New York and I don't want to have 8-10 tubs to fumble with. I'm trying to go with less, not more.

I like the colored 3-drawers. Live, Laugh, Love in Kindergarten recently blogged about these. You can read it by clicking here. She has freebie labels for these too. My worry with these is that I won't have enough space.

So my question is, which of the above do you think works better? How do you organize all of your stuff? I would looooove to hear your input.

Cindy

Memorial Day 20% off plus BOGO!!

 I am having a Memorial Day sale from today until 5/29. Everything in my store is 20% off plus I'm adding a BOGO on top of that!!! All you have to do is email me with your free choice that is of equal or lesser value and I'll send it to you for absolutely FREE! Be sure to tell me what you bought as well. Click the picture below to go to my store!

cdelvalle81@gmail.com

Oh and be sure to check out the linky party at Kindergarten Lifestyle for tons of other teachers with sales too!!!

Happy Shopping!

Cindy

More House for Hermit Crab & a Freebie

My first graders completed text to self connections to go along with A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. After we read the story, introduced the activity, and had the kids share some things that they have outgrown, the fire alarm went off for a drill. After spending approximately forever ten minutes outside, some of the kids were worried if we were going to be able to complete the activity before switching to their next class. Thankfully, we were able to start it that day and finished it the following day. Here are some examples of their work! I love all their different ideas. :)

 I outgrew my bed because it was too small. My feet were at the end of the bed so I got a new bed. It was bigger than my old bed. I like my new bed.

 Once I outgrew a blue and white striped shirt. It was very old. It was size small 12. There was a hole in it so we threw it away.

 One day, I put on my socks, but they did not fit. So I put on new socks. They fit. I like them.

 I outgrew my shoes because they were too small. I got a new pair and they fit me. They had shoe laces,

I outgrew my baseball helmet so my dad gave it to my cousin Brent.

To get this activity, click the picture below. Please leave me a comment if you download it!

9 days to go!!

Cindy