You can watch the video here where I explain each item, or you can scroll below to read about it. The links to each item are by each picture.
The new year was upon me and I
Budget Friendly Desk Calendar: Krista Wallden from Creative Clips has created a Free Bold and Brights Printable Calendar in her Teachers Pay Teachers Store. I love the bright pop of color in my classroom and I can easily slide the calendar in and out to write on it. When printing it out I change the advanced setting to an 8x10 paper setting so it will fit in the 8x10 frame or adjust the custom scale to 90%. I bought the clear acrylic frame for $1 at the Dollar Tree. This is a HUGE savings and I love the colors of the calendar!
Save on paper and printer's ink: I can't tell you over the years how many class lists I have printed out or written. It is time consuming and can be costly over time.
This year I made a template for my class list that I could put in an 8x10 frame and use over and over. As you can see in the picture, since it is behind glass, I can mark it and remark it again with a dry erase marker. I just recently made a free Editable Classroom Desk Organizer version for you in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. When printing it out I change the advanced setting to an 8x10 paper setting so it will fit in the 8x10 frame or adjust the custom scale to 90%. You can print your student's names or weekly to-do list on it. As kids turn in their permission slips or I finish my tasks, I just mark them off my list. I also use it to jot down participation grades.
Save on all those Post-It Notes:
I think most teacher's have an obsession with Post-It Notes. (It isn't just me is it?) I love jotting down notes on them because it keeps me organized throughout the day. However, Post-It Notes can be expensive (especially when you want the beautiful bright colored ones like me). I found this amazing and free My Week at a Glance organizer from my friend Brooke Brown, from Teach Outside the Box. When printing it out I change the advanced setting to an 8x10 paper setting so it will fit in the 8x10 frame or adjust the custom scale to 90%. Put it in an 8x10 frame and use a dry erase marker to reuse again and again.
Thank you teachers for all you do! I have taught for 15 years, but I so appreciate all the teachers who have shared with me over the years. I hope these tips are amazingly helpful so you can spend more time at home with your family!
Thanks,
Amber
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