While I was teaching, I was often overwhelmed with parent calls or emails regarding a lost newsletter, permission slip, lunch menus, etc. I would often need to fumble through piles of “stuff” to find extra copies to send home. I found it so difficult to take the time to look for these items and felt irritated when I had to send ANOTHER important note/form home day after day, week after week because someone lost one. UGH!
Then one day, an idea hit me! I needed to designate an area just for parent communication and classroom organization.
I would call it…THE ORGANIZATION STATION!
This area would include extras of all notes/letters/forms that were sent home. Parents wouldn’t even need to contact me for an extra form – they would automatically know that I had an area designated in my classroom that contained extras of everything sent home. Parents could have their children grab whatever they needed and it would eliminate the extra work it created for me.
I found these great Martha Stewart wall pocket organizers from Staples. They are PERFECT for keeping all of those extra forms organized and accessible!
In addition to creating an area that included parent communication, I would also use this area to keep my homework folders, returned library books, papers that needed to be passed out or filed, my substitute teacher file, and even a place to hold papers that needed to be copied.
I would no longer need to search all over my room for these items, everything would be in one area and very easy to access!
WITH ALL OF THE DEMANDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT TEACHERS HAVE ON A DAILY BASIS, CREATING AN ORGANIZED CLASSROOM IS SO IMPORTANT TO AN EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT…
Not only would my papers and important files be in one area, I would also keep all of my supplies in the same vicinity.
I used a cute cupcake stand to hold my supplies that I use on a daily basis! I LOVE this idea!
I also created coordinated Avery sticky tags to label all of those school supplies!
To make my vision of an Organization Station a reality, I created an editable chalkboard package of everything you would need to get your classroom completely organized!
I used the classic chalkboard pattern to use in my package. Not only is it clean looking, it is also very trendy!
In my ultimate organization package, you will receive:
1. Avery sticky labels 2×4 (editable)
2. Binder covers (editable)
3. Calendar months for labeling tubs
4. Editable fire, tornado, Shelter In Place, Lock Down drill charts
5. Hall, office, boy/girl bathroom passes, nurse, library, and two editable passes
6. Subjects/Days of the week labels
7. Editable multipurpose labels
8. Editable classroom newsletter
9. Editable homework template for students
10. Editable daily lesson plan template/subject template (perfect for substitutes)
11. Editable classroom welcome sign
12. Editable “note from the teacher” form
13. Editable class roster
So, if you are anything like me, having an attractive classroom is nice, but making sure it functions efficiently is a MUST! This cute, little package should do the trick!
~Happy Organizing!~
The Organization Station Shopping Guide:
Chalkboard Organization Station Collection: Schoolgirl Style Shop
Turquoise, white, and black paper daises: Schoolgirl Style Shop
Photos courtesy of E.C. Campbell Photography in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Black crates, black and gray cubes, black/white paper trays, cupcake stand: Target
Monogram “R” from Hobby Lobby
White Martha Stewart wall pockets, chalkboards, binders: Staples
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Hi Melanie!
This is amazing, as always:) I love your charkboard theme, but I was wondering if you have this package in other styles? I’m actually doing your bird theme for next Fall. I already started buying and making things! I’m planning on a new baby, so I’m getting a head start:) I would def. pay extra!!
Thank you!
Chrissie
Hi Chrissie!
Thank you!!! I can make it in other patterns/colors for sure. I will put that on my “to do” list!!!
Amazing! Thank you:) I will be checking back;)
I am also doing your bird theme, or should I say colors, so I hope I can purchase this in that theme also. Thanks for doing all the work for me. Your website is amazing!!!
I am getting more help in a few weeks. This will allow me to get this collection out in more colors!
Love it! Where did you get the cupcake holder? What size cups did you use?
Target. The cups are about 3-4 inches tall.
That cupcake holder is genius. I have 1 that I used once at a birthday party and haven’t used it since. Love that idea. I think I’m also going to be stopping in at staples for those wall organizers. Thanks :0)
You are so welcome! Yes, get out that cupcake stand and use it! So so cute!
I LOVE this idea! And that decor is to die for. That’s my color scheme!!! Is this in your store by any chance? LOVE it!
Hi Jamie! Thanks so much! Yes, it’s in my store!
I love Chrissie’s idea. I am using the Happy Honeybee Collection next year. This theme would work, but I would love to see a gingham or polka dot option too. I love this idea and have the perfect place to try it out.
Thanks so much, Holly! I will keep those options in mind for sure!
Hi Holly!
I don’t know if you ha5ve a Hobby Lobby by you, but I was just in there tonight and they have a Bee line! It was to die for and 40% off!
Chrissie
What is the best type of printer paper to use for the new organize set. I just purchased this and I’m so excited to get started. Love it! Wasn’t sure if I needed a certain paper. Thanks
I like to use matte photo paper from Staples – the colors come out bolder and brighter. You can also use plain white cardstock. Hope you like it!
Hello!
This is AMAZING! I love it so much! It’s that time of the year when I start thinking about my room for next year…wondering if you already had a list of new themes you were going to try and introduce ….I think I know what I want,…but I kind of wanted to wait and see what else you were coming up with!
THank you!
I love this organization system!! I live on being organized, lol.. I was wondering if your going to make this kit available in the owl themed colors? Thanks!!
Oh how my “Type A Personality” loves this! And…classroom organization is part of my evaluation. Love!
I love everything about this! I could organize things for days! Soooooo cute (and functional).
Another marvelous space! Would you be willing to showcase an office space? I am an instructional coach that would like to decorate my office with your creativity.
So organized and a super use of the space! What can I say but WOW!
Like Shelley, I am looking at this more for my office than classroom. Can some of the items be modify to more office specific?
Hi,
I purchased this cute set and am ready to get started! Can you instruct me on how to choose a font on the ones that can be typed and saved? Also the color of the font? Do I need to do it first in Word and then paste it? I am specifically thiniking of the one with your name and grade typed on it.
Thanks so much!
If you go back to the listing, I have a list of fonts that I used. Go to your search bar and type in the font name and it should take you to a free font site. From there, you can download any font you would like. When you open the file, it should allow you type into each document with your desired font. I used white as the color of my font. You don’t need to do anything in Word at all. If you get confused, I’ve included step by step directions in the file to help you. Hope that helps!
Hey Melanie ~ about what size is your “R” on your Organization Board??? Also – do I see 2 different sizes of the Martha Stewart folders on your board – and if so – what 2 sizes did you use?! I LOVE the board – it’s awesome!!! Trying to put it all together – only thing is I want to do pink and white (class colors!!) do you have the “flowers” (if that is what they are called) in your store?!? Please let me know – Thanks !!
Hey girl!
Oh gosh – I would say about 9 inches maybe? I bought it from Hobby Lobby and painted it white. The Martha Stewart folders only come in two sizes, so I bought the only ones that they had. As for the flowers, those are my poms that I sell in my shop – I just cut them in half and pulled apart!:) PINK!!! Yay! My favorite color!!!
Love the cupcake holder idea! I have the same one in white, and it’s just been sitting around unused when I’m not putting cupcakes in it. Such a pretty space, also great for those of us who aren’t teachers but just want an organized desk area and/or craft room.
I love the blue with the black & white. So clean and classy! The organization station is exactly what I need, everything in one spot. I’m definitely going to put these ideas to use and will be doing some shopping!
Melanie! I’m having such a hard time deciding which theme to use! I’m loving these colors and the sunny skies. Black is just so classy to me. Would it work if I did the turquoise as the main color and then complemented it with black and white? I’m loving the turquoise and I have black and white already because I did the Polka Dot and Daisies this year. So, would turquoise look okay as the main color with black and white complements??
Tina
Crofts’ Classroom
Hi Tina! YES!!! One of my absolute favorite color combinations!
You are the best! Thank you!
Tina
Crofts’ Classroom
I just purchased this!! Yay! I noticed on one of your posts you said that you have a list of the fonts you used. I didn’t see that list, can you tell me where I may find it?
Thanks so much!
Here you go!
My favorite FREE chalk fonts:
1. a song for jennifer
2. Homemade Apple
3. chalk-hand-lettering-shaded
4. DK Crayon Crumble
5. EcuyerDAX
6. Grutch Shaded
7. Handy George
8. Return to Sender
9. SF Conington Shadow
10. Sketch Book
11. Respective Shaded
Like everyone else, I love this theme! Can you tell me where you got the black border to the bulletin board or if it is in your shop somewhere? I’d love to do my entire classroom in this same color pallet. Thanks!
The black border is from Creative Teaching Press! http://www.creativeteaching.com
I bought it Melanie!!! I love it! Thank you SOOOO much! My classroom next year is going to ROCK because of you. Thank you thank you thank you!
I LOVE this! I bought the “Chalkboard Charm” yesterday and “Organization Station” today! They are a great match for each other! So-o-o-o-o excited!!!
I have your Totally TEAMwork theme. I would love to buy this organization package from you if you do it in my theme!!! What do you think?
Hi April! I’ve had a ton of requests for different colors in this collection. I may be able to do custom orders this summer, since I have more help scheduled. If you email me back, in a couple weeks, I can probably put you on a schedule.
Where did you find the “Organize” pennant flag banner?
That came from my Chalkboard Charm Collection…:)