Can I get an amen?!? Now...change house to classroom, and we have a winner! This year, I am determined to stop pinning and start implementing. {I will let you know how this works out for me!}
Until then, I am counting my blessings, and I am teaming up with some of my sweetest bloggy BFFs to share some of my New Year's Resolutions. It never fails...one of my biggest resolutions {every.single.year} is to organize my life! Seriously, one can never be too organized! Right?!?
Here are several steps that I am *going* to take in the next few weeks to "get-it together" and organize my life!
Step 1: Erin Coronden Life Planner {Oh Yes!}
I have never *ever* been a write it down kinda gal! However {and this is a big however}, I either have too much on my plate, or my age is getting the best of me, because I forget every.thing lately. I can't wait for this sweet little love to come in the mail. I am hoping that this can add a few years to my life and keep me going in the right direction!
Step 2: Organize my plans and materials
It has been no secret this year that I have not been able to get ahead of the game. Moving grade levels each year has definitely presented it's share of challenges. Now that I am getting the hang of things, I hope to be able to get myself a little ahead each week. I love how my sweet friend, Lindsey, has organized her weekly materials. I think if I force myself to create a system, I will be better about thinking ahead and not waiting until the last minute. Something else that may add another 10 years to my life!
Step 3: Organize my Paperwork! {Ay..yi..yi}
One major change from primary grades to elementary...the graded paperwork! It becomes very time consuming in the classroom trying to figure out who has turned in what...who is missing what...who hasn't taken what....! I am so in love with this little system for turning in papers from Simply 2nd Resources. I love how in just one glance you know exactly who has turned in what and what you are still missing. This is genius! Period! Check it out by clicking on the link above!
Step 4: Organize my Chapter Books:
I have posted information about how I organize my library many times, but one thing that I just hadn't quite figured out is how to level and organize all of my chapter books. Then, I stumbled across this system above. Again...genius! This system uses paint sticks and alphabet stickers to organize books by level! Seriously?!? How easy is that? I love...love...love this and can't wait to give my chapter book organization a makeover ASAP!
Step 5: Organize My Jewelry
I know, I know...you say this has nothing to do with school...*but*...if I could find all of my accessories each morning, I would arrive to school 15 minutes earlier! Which means that I could get more things ready in the morning and leave earlier in the afternoon. Or...it means that I could sleep 15 minutes longer in the morning. Both situations are a win for me...and my husband, since I am always asking...have you seen my________?!? {Like he even knows what the heck I am talking about, and he is *so* not a morning person.} This is happening for me tomorrow! I have already made plans for an "organize my closet" day. My jewelry is in need of some good TLC! Plus, how cute is that earring organizer?!?
Okay...so these may be pins now, but they are turning into reality in my life! I have already started several projects. I will be sure to post updates and let you all know how much easier my life becomes with a little more organization! {No...That was not meant to be a joke!} :)
Be sure and link up below to share how you are going to meet all of your organizational needs this year!
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If you like what you see above, check out the following blogs for more fabulous ideas!
Erica: Erica Bohrer's First Grade
Lindsey: The Teacher Wife
Michelle: Fab-u-lous in First
Amy: Step Into Second Grade
Amanda: One Extra Degree
Anna: Crazy for First Grade
Cheryl: Primary Graffiti
Deanna: Mrs. Jump's Class
Deedee: Mrs. Wills Kindergarten
Natalie and Rachelle: What the Teacher Wants
Sarah: First Grader At Last
Kim: Kinder Gals
Kathleen: Growing Kinders
Cara: The First Grade Parade
Abby: The Inspired Apple
Now what are you waiting for...link up and show us how you will get organized with the new year!
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