getting organized

I've always placed learning centers around my room using a table here and a student desk there, cramming as much on my computer tables as possible. This year, in hopes of creating more organization and less clutter, I decided to build Bookshelf Central. I used Target $1 baskets to hold Math Center work and Writing Center work. Since I typically have six table groups, I've made one Center Basket for each group. I hope it'll be more efficient to update my centers weekly and I love its cuteness factor.

We use the Envision Math Program. I'll put the weekly Topic Math Games, Extension Activities and supplies in each the basket for Math Centers/early finishers, as well as flashcards.

Ok, so maybe I'll still have some stuff on my computer tables. Here I keep my whiteboards, eraser bucket, and dry erase marker bucket.

I've always used community supplies. However, keeping them at the tables can take up a lot of valuable workspace. Here I've got the crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks, sticky notes, math counters, and extra erasers neatly packed up and easy to access for the kids. Yep, got those in the Target $1 bins, too.