As I continue to make and buy resources off TpT, I found I needed a different way of organizing them . I tried using ziplock baggies, but that didn't work FOR ME. So I have moved onto manila folders and love them. Most of my laminating I do at home (usually on a Sunday night...) for activities and pieces. However, the larger manila enveloped don't fit through my laminator so I have them done at school.
I am lucky that we can have our laminating done at school. The downside is the laminating is thinner than the thermal pouches I use and I have to be a week ahead. We hand laminating in on Wednesdays. Our media specialist is fantastic at getting it back to us on Wednesday afternoons. She is always so sweet and I totally appreciate all she does for me!
When all is said and done, they are stored in plastic magazine racks. I have monthly units as well as skill units that are pulled as needed. I started to add velcro dots, but it made the envelopes that much thicker. I am thinking of double stick tape. Thoughts?
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Great idea using envelopes. I'm still at the bag stage and its getting out of hand....
ReplyDeleteI use manila envelopes to store everything too. Inside of the manila envelopes I do have a baggie that I use to store the pieces of whatever activity is inside. I don't use anything to keep mine closed. With enough pressing along the fold I think they stay closed enough. I would think that the tape would need to be replaced frequently as the students would be opening and closing the envelopes a lot. I need to store mine in the magazine tubs. They look SO organized and beautiful. :)
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Diving Into 2nd Grade
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from a comment you made on my blog a few weeks ago. I am so glad I checked it out because I was just thinking of trying a new organization method next year. I was thinking of storing my materials/Daily 5 materials in magazine tubs. The ones I thought of using were the plastic book bins from Really Good Stuff, but yours look more useful. Where did you get them?
Thanks for sharing!! I am now a follower of your blog!
Tina Parker
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I already store my literacy centers and what not in manila folders but I LOVE the magazine holder idea! It will definitely keep my closet looking a lot less hectic, lol. I found you through Tamara's blog (don't you just love her!) and am so glad I did :o) I'm happy to be your newest follower!
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