Label Freebies

I know I haven't posted classroom pictures just yet.  I need to go back with a real camera and take more photos. The ones I took with my phone camera were just terrible!  So to make up for it I am posting some folder labels for free.  I set them up to print on Avery 5160's.  However, I alway print my labels on the "shipping label" paper because no matter how hard I try to get things just right... I always manage to lose about a third of my labels due to them not lining up! ARRGH! Does that ever happen to you?  I know that cutting them out can be a pain, but I'd rather not let any go to waste. So anyhoo, click {HERE} to download them and have a wonderful, fantastic Saturday!

The line I have above the text on the label is where I write student names.

Student Organization

I have been using the binder system for the past two years and while I love its organizational qualities I am finding it to be a little too much for the students to maintain (and expensive). This year I want to try and make it cheaper simplify it.  Instead of using the larger 1/2 inch binder, I have decided to try the poly 2-pocket prong folder.  I was able to pick them up at Walmart for 50 cents a piece.

 
I'll either be attaching a laminated cover to the front (not sure how just yet-I'm thinking Liquid Nails), or attaching a clear sheet protector and then inserting the cover.

 Then I'll add the following things to the inside prong section:

• Zippered plastic pouch for notes and money

• One plastic sheet protector for classroom information

• One plastic sheet protector for the student behavior log 

 

• Parent Communication Log sheet... In the past I have just used line notebook paper, but I think I might create something else to use.  

In the front pocket I'll have students keep their homework and the back pocket will be for take home papers.

I think that should do it.

If you are interested in seeing the materials I used in the larger binder I did for the past 2 years click here.

Once I have them all assembled I'll post more pictures.  Some of the stuff I need is still at school....I don't want to go in just yet.

I'd be interested in hearing how well these folders hold up to daily traveling, so if you have had any experience using them for a home folder please leave me a comment.

Math Tub Organization

It is that time of year again!  The time when I sit, for what seems like eons, in front of my computer eating up computer file space by creating all the things I'll want to use in my classroom next this year.  I rarely purchase bulletin board materials or desk toppers.  I just create stuff at home and laminate it at school!  Last year our school purchased a laminating machine and it has been heaven!

Every year I do an owl theme for my classroom. However, the last time I created tub labels I had a space owl theme going on, so it is time to change them up.  I thought I'd share them with you and they are available in my store for free , but only for a limited time (just click on the pic below). I'll be adding more tub labels later, but if anyone wants to see something specific I'll see what I can come up with.

Happy Room Creating!