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Monday, July 14, 2014

My First Monday Made It

I am very excited to share my first Monday Made It with you. I'm also participating in my first Linky Party with 4th Grade Frolics

I have loved exploring all the neat classroom ideas I find on Pinterest, TPT, and various blogs. Now it's my turn to start sharing my ideas and creations! My first Monday Made It might seem a little "been there, done that" because they certainly aren't new ideas... I can't take credit for them or give proper credit to the ideas because they are ALL OVER the internet. BUT this is my spin on these popular ideas, and I am incredibly proud of these projects. :)


I know you have seen the ever popular "Teacher's Toolbox." I got so excited about this project that I ordered the first toolbox I saw on sale. As it turns out, I should have figured out my list of materials first. The box I ordered had 6 large drawers and 24 small drawers. It took a while to think of 24 different (and small enough) things to fill these spaces. I'll try this set-up for now, but may end up changing things if something else seems more practical.

I know that I will have to stay super organized to survive (and thrive) in my first year, so in addition to the toolbox organizer, I made an organizer for my daily materials. I will use each drawer to hold my copies for each day, special props, and books for the day. I haven't decided what to do with the last drawer yet, but it will most likely hold things for the next week or things we didn't get to each day.

 I love the bright colors, but I'm not completely sold on the look of this because it doesn't necessarily "match" the toolbox above. Once I get everything in my classroom, I'll change it if I feel like it sticks out. 

I have been in enough classrooms to know that pencil sharpening in the middle of the day drives me crazy. I plan to use these cups and allow the children to quickly trade their dull pencil for a sharpened one. 

I found the little pails in the Target dollar spot a few years ago and used my Cricut Expression to make the pencils and words. 
I don't know if I will ration out pencils per day or week like other teachers have done, but I think this is a good start to pencil management.


My treasure chest is something that I have been working on for a while. I knew that if I taught PreK through third, this would be a must-have in my classroom. My mom and I have been saving up various knick-knacks and fast food toys for several years.  

I found this cute container at Wal*Mart last year for only 3 or 4 dollars! I used my Cricut Expression to make the letters.



I don't know just yet how or how often students will earn a trip to the treasure chest, but as you can see below, I will definitely be prepared! 



This last project is more of a work in progress. Now that I have a blog, I want to give my Teachers Pay Teachers store a make-over. 


I have invested in some beautiful new graphics and I'm looking forward to incorporating them into some new products, as well as updating some older products. 

To start this make-over process, I have developed a new credits page that will be included in my products from here on out. Right now I just have links in the footer of each product page, but I think this will be a more streamline and attractive way to give credit.



Thanks for checking out my first Monday Made It! I'm looking forward to reading what other teachers have been working on lately.



9 comments :

  1. I love your treasure chest. I have a prize box for my fourth graders, but it is so disorganized and all over the place. I need something cute like that for my classroom!
    Jen
    Endeavors in Education

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    1. Thanks! I snatched it up as soon as I saw it! Hope you find something cute as well.

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  2. I just made a teacher toolbox as well! I was so excited to find it on sale. I need to make a daily supply organizer as well!

    Bryce
    First Grade Stampede

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    1. Yours looks great! You really did find an awesome deal!

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  3. I LOVE the letters on your treasure chest! I have the same one from walmart! I am heading now to start cutting letters on my cricut!

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    1. Thanks! I know I am going to love having my Cricut handy when I start decorating my room.

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  4. That "empty" bin will be your most used. As teachers, we over plan everything. Label it now- "leftovers". Lol. Lots of luck in your first year. I have lots of organizing tips on my blog that may help you!

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    1. Haha I'm sure that's how I'll use it! I love your site... so many containers! ...so many labels! ♥

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  5. Enjoy these new creations. I love, love, love them! I can't wait to try out the tool box idea.

    Oceans of Teaching Ideas

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