Be gone, Clutter!
Happy Friday!!! I’m linking up with Jodi over at Clutter-Free Classroom this evening. If you haven’t seen her blog yet, you must run over there now! Not only does she have the most wonderful ideas and tips, Jodi is also orchestrating a major clutter-busting battle!
I’ve been working on a few areas of my room this past week and half…
and I’ve been able to get rid of:
- a ton of professional resources I haven’t used in years
- four cumbersome binders (if interested, you can read more about that here)
- older workbooks I no longer use
- extra workbooks I don’t need for my current grade levels
- old dictionaries
All of these items were given away to teachers who needed them more than I do and my students (the older materials we no longer use).I have this thing with having all of my materials out where I can see them (that way I can’t hide my messes ’cause I’m so adept at that!) so some things weren’t given away, but organized out in places where they could be accessed more easily.I managed to get one whole cabinet completely cleaned out thanks to all of this decluttering. Here’s a before picture…
And here are some after pictures…
The one huge binder I had to keep for ELL testing, EDM resources (I’m using 5th grade right now and this is 4th), and a handful of workbooks I do still use with my newest ELL students at times.
Classroom decor materials and running record kits. I tried to put the things I do not use too often in this cabinet, since it has lovely doors to hide these items!
The whole cabinet. And once the doors are closed, it’s just lovely!
I still have a couple of other areas to tackle but it’s getting close. The almost-two-year-decluttering-process is winding down, yay!
Have you been sorting or decluttering in this new year? Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Looks awesome! When you are done, head on over my way 😉
~Stephanie
Teaching in Room 6
Nice job!!
Inspiring! I still haven't moved beyond taking the before pictures. Maybe I need you to mentor me. 🙂
Looks great! I finished cleaning out my desk today and the janitor was moving it out tonight. I have sooo much more room now! I am glad I took the plunge! Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I will have to post a picture on Monday because I forgot my camera.
Looks wonderful! I haven't been inspired to do much more than take my before pictures! There's just so little time!
Lisa
Stories From Second
Hi Kristen:
Only you could make a stack of books look so lovely!
You are always a source of inspiration for me.
And the next time I use my book binder, I will think of you!
Happy weekend, BlogFriend,
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
Seriously??!?!? You could make a pile of garbage look fabulous and organized!!!!!!!
-Rachelle
whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com
I am de-cluttering my house if that counts for anything:) I just love posts like this because it totally inspires me to get busy!! Thanks for the pictures!
Looks great!! Doesn't it always feel so nice when you know your classroom is organized?
Brittany
Ms. Green Apple
Thanks for linking up. It still surprises me that you have clutter. Enjoy the weekend!
❤Jodi from…
★★The Clutter-Free Classroom★★
Helping Teachers Get Organized
Looks great! I really need to be better about staying organized!!
☼Kate
To The Square Inch
Yeah looks great! I just clean out my cabinet too and need to post pictures today!
Rambling About Reading
I seriously didn't think your before picture was cluttered. Now I see the difference. I think. 🙂
No decluttering going on here. I am way too lazy. And I just shut the cupboard doors. There's only one that's driving me crazy but I think it will have to wait until the summer. We'll see. For now, I just close the door. 🙂
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
Looks great!!! Way to go!!! Totally adopting your book binding idea!
have a great weekend!
❤ Mor Zrihen from…
A Teacher's Treasure
Teaching Treasures Shop
Thank you for your last line that said decluttering has taken you nearly 2 years. I have just started and keep finding old files and information I no longer need, but between teaching and grading and hosting a math club for students who need extra help in math, and teaching college, I can't see decluttering being a fast job.
I like your laminating idea, but more so the glue gun idea.