Each year, I try to figure out how I can become more organized and to make sure everything I need for the day is in one spot. I hate when I am running around my classroom like a maniac trying to find the lesson I am looking for, a misplaced book, a file folder game, or a worksheet.
This year I invested in a hanging file folder thing with pockets. So far, this has worked to help keep me organized. I made these labels to keep each day organized.
Hopefully this works this year...
I will add a picture of my new setup as soon as I can. Please use if you can!
This school year I plan on having my students maintain a Personal Portfolio throughout the school year. This portfolio will include information about the student, picutres, work samples, writing samples, field trips, and anything else we feel should go in the portfolio. I hope this will help better document the progress my students make throughout the school year since it is typically not the progress you see with their grade level peers. 
I am sure that many of you know that there is a Cyber Search Showcase taking place today, Monday August 8th only. Laura Chandler at Teaching Resources organized a great event with 15 different people offering a free download for 1 day only. There are great freebies that you can download on Monday only. I thought I would repost this so as many people can take advantage as possible. There are some great materials at all of the websites for upper elementary grades. Enjoy and Happy Monday!
