Mission: Organization {Binder Storage Teacher Hacks}

WARNING: DISASTER AREA AHEAD 

Here is a view of the sad corner of my dining room:

Over the past several months I have been creating book studies and units to go with what I'm doing in class.

After doing a unit, I would set it aside and print out the next one.

 

Lessons, printables, laminated activities...everywhere!

I wanted everything in labeled binders, so it is easy to store and easy to find again when I need it next.

Since Monday turned out to be a SNOW DAY, I had some unexpected extra time on my hands to get some organizing done!

I bought these binders at Dollarama. I like how they look, and that they don't have a space for a cover page. What?! I know...I like keeping it looking clean and uniform.

I printed labels for the sides of the binders, so with one quick glance I know exactly what's inside.

Added tabs, to make things simple to find.

Cover pages in page protectors for durability.

 

AND THIS BINDER HACK:

 

These clear document holders zip up so you can't lose anything! I found them at Dollarama.

I have inserted them at the end of each unit/book study in the binder.

 

Each document holder contains ALL of the pieces needed for that unit or book study, including:

pocket chart cards

work station activities

game components

Now when I grab a binder, I have literally everything I need.

I am happy to have completed 5 binders so far...