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Organizing Classroom Supplies
Don't let crayons, glue, and pencils take over your classroom! Instead of requiring each student to bring individual supplies, ask parents to contribute to the community collection if it’s possible for them. You can also raise funds for your classroom with a ClassroomsCount™ campaign.
By doing this, you eliminate the need to track which items belong to which students. Store frequently used items in shower caddies at each table for students to share. This will help them learn to take turns and collaborate!
Organizing Manipulatives
At the beginning of the school year, invest in Scholastic tubs, bins, baskets, and small storage boxes—or get creative and use empty coffee cans, jugs, and baby wipe containers. These will work great for storing manipulatives. Make sure frequently used items are easy to access and clearly labeled with words and pictures. Rarely used materials can be stored out of the way and only pulled out when necessary.
