{"id":17250,"date":"2022-06-28T03:09:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T03:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/?p=17250"},"modified":"2024-10-02T05:33:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T05:33:12","slug":"8-must-haves-for-classroom-organisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/8-must-haves-for-classroom-organisation","title":{"rendered":"8 Must-Haves for Effective Classroom Organisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is Classroom Organisation?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Effective\u00a0classroom organisation\u00a0not only helps to keep things in their proper place, but it also\u00a0helps\u00a0to create\u00a0a healthy environment\u00a0for\u00a0better, more effective learning and engagement.\u00a0Teachers and\u00a0students spend a significant amount of\u00a0their\u00a0time in\u00a0the classroom, so\u00a0it makes sense that\u00a0classrooms\u00a0should\u00a0be\u00a0both warm and welcoming, as well as functional.\u00a0Attitudes\u00a0towards traditional classroom\u00a0set-up\u00a0have changed recently, and\u00a0as a\u00a0result, educators\u00a0are\u00a0looking\u00a0to build more\u00a0effective\u00a0and creative learning spaces for their\u00a0students.\u00a0To keep the environment and students safe, it’s critical to strike a balance between classroom effectiveness and student safety with a little organisation and some creativity!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Classroom Organisation Essentials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Properly organising the classroom may seem like a lot of work with little payoff, but it’s actually a great opportunity for teachers to share their vision with their students (and parents). A child’s ability to understand and retain knowledge relies heavily on organisation and routine. The arrangement of desks and working spaces, the general aesthetics, and appeal of walls and smart boards, as well as the storage of materials and supplies, can all lead to increased engagement, learning, and healthy classroom habits. Begin the year off right to have peace of mind knowing that your classroom is ready for students and the school year ahead and you can stay more focused on teaching and shaping young minds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A<\/span><\/span>dding just a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0few classroom essentials plays a big part\u00a0in effective classroom organisation. Here are some tips and simple routines to keep\u00a0<\/span><\/span>your classroom in tip-top shape<\/span><\/span>\u00a0all year long.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Multipurpose storage space<\/h3>

You can quickly and easily improve your\u00a0classroom organisation by\u00a0adding\u00a0colourful trays, paper holders, folders, and bins.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>If<\/span><\/span>\u00a0resources like books, stationery\u00a0<\/span><\/span>supplies<\/span><\/span>, or folders aren’t well organised, they can\u00a0<\/span><\/span>quickly<\/span><\/span>\u00a0make the classroom appear disorganised and cluttered. A multifunctional \u202f<\/span><\/span>mobile huddle centre<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u202fis\u00a0<\/span><\/span>an<\/span><\/span>\u00a0effective option for shared learning environments to keep everything<\/span><\/span>\u00a0tucked away and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>place.<\/span>\u00a0They are easy to move<\/span><\/span>\u00a0around<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and offer\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>dual functionality of storage with<\/span><\/span>\u00a0the added bonus of<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a whiteboard<\/span><\/span>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Save the art<\/h3>

Painting is a fantastic way to inspire creativity, and when you\u2019ve got a classroom\u00a0<\/span><\/span>full\u00a0<\/span><\/span>of<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>creative<\/span><\/span>\u00a0kids with their valuable art it needs to be stored<\/span><\/span>\u00a0away<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to dry\u00a0<\/span><\/span>in a safe place.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Keeping an\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>art drying rack<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u202fin the classroom can\u00a0<\/span><\/span>save the day!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0It is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>super<\/span><\/span>\u00a0convenient\u00a0<\/span><\/span>as it allows you to<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>stack<\/span><\/span>\u00a0the whole classroom\u2019s precious art pieces<\/span><\/span>\u00a0separately<\/span><\/span>\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span><\/span>effective and safe drying, without taking up too much space.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eliminate the mess<\/h3>

No matter how well you\u00a0<\/span><\/span>organise and store<\/span><\/span>\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>students’<\/span><\/span>\u00a0resources and equipment, kids\u00a0<\/span><\/span>may<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>still<\/span><\/span>\u00a0misplace, break, or\u00a0<\/span><\/span>mess<\/span><\/span>\u00a0them<\/span><\/span>\u00a0up<\/span><\/span>. Students spend a lot of time at their desks and it’s difficult for them to focus on any tasks if their personal workspace is a mess. You might see their desk cluttered with pencils,\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/span>crayons<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, scissors<\/a><\/strong>, or <\/span><\/span>paintbrushes<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>. Storing\u00a0<\/span><\/span>these\u00a0<\/span><\/span>loose items in<\/span><\/span> connector tubs and caddies<\/a><\/strong> can help<\/span><\/span> keep everything safe and in one place.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0They are a space-saving\u00a0<\/span><\/span>miracle!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Student lap desk<\/h3>

When it comes to drawing\u00a0<\/span><\/span>or crafting, kids often forego traditional desk-and-chair setups and prefer\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to sit on the floor<\/span><\/span>. \u202f<\/strong><\/span><\/span>Lap desks<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>are a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>great<\/span><\/span>\u00a0solution to keep them\u00a0<\/span><\/span>working and productive while giving them a supportive, sturdy surface to work\u00a0<\/span>on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Store belongings safely<\/h3>

Storing students’ personal items, books,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and notebooks\u00a0<\/span><\/span>can be somewhat of a dilemma<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Handy\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/strong>chair bags<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u202f<\/span><\/span>sit over the back of classroom chairs, immediately offering up extra storage space that keeps essential items safe and closes at hand.<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Let them create<\/h3>

Not all children\u00a0<\/span><\/span>are<\/span><\/span>\u00a0motivated by\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>colouring & scrapbooks<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>or painting<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Some kids may be hesitant to express themselves\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>will look for<\/span><\/span>\u00a0other\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ways<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to discover their creativity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Providing an<\/span><\/span>\u00a0array of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>fun\u00a0<\/span><\/span>resources and activities\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is a great way to<\/span><\/span>\u00a0keep\u00a0<\/span><\/span>young creatives<\/span><\/span>\u00a0engaged. It can be done by placing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0around the classroom different\u00a0<\/span><\/span>activity stations like \u202f<\/span><\/span>sand and water tray<\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u202f or rainbow sand\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to allow<\/span><\/span>\u00a0budding artists to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>explore their<\/span><\/span>\u00a0imagination.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Flexible seating<\/h3>

As a teacher placing high value on the seating plan is important as it affects the ambience in the classroom and serves as the students’ designated space. After all, the purpose of your lesson is to engage and encourage students to participate. Flexible seating is a great way to make effective use of a small space, maintain social distancing, and is ideal for the agile classroom as it allows you to adapt\u00a0for\u00a0a variety of purposes with ease. With the use of well-designed, multi-functional furniture like an ottoman<\/a> <\/strong>it’s easy to turn your small classroom, into a purposeful, colourful, and productive one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Become a sustainable classroom<\/h3>

We\u00a0dispose of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>so many<\/span><\/span>\u00a0items that could be quickly<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and easily<\/span><\/span>\u00a0recycled<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or reused.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Help<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to minimise waste, save money,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>reduce\u00a0your carbon footprint, by reusing everyday\u00a0<\/span><\/span>classroom items<\/span><\/span>. Set up a recycling\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>station<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in your classroom\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and encourage<\/span><\/span>\u00a0students to sort their\u00a0<\/span><\/span>garbage<\/span><\/span>\u00a0into the appropriate bins by including three clearly labelled bins for recycling, compost, and rubbish. Set up incentives by creating class recycling goals and assigning students to be the weekly recycling monitor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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