My Work Space

Is there anyone out there that doesn't get inspired by Clutter Free Classroom? I know I do! As you all know by know I'm in a new grade, new classroom, dealing with letting go of a lot of old, precious materials and learning how to manage the new ones. I gave up my teacher desk this year to make room for books and cozy reading spots for the kids in my classroom. No matter how hard I try, I always feel this area is cluttered.

Keep in mind this is at the end of a day, I have not tidied up at all, and some of this stuff is attached to the wall and can't be moved.

This is the view facing my space. I do reading groups, science/ss small groups, and work from here. The magnetic white board has my need to know info on it.I have a few graphic organizers on the wall that we use during reading groups. My sound system and dvd/vcr player on attached to the wall, can't be moved, right above my printer and monitor, which also can't really be moved.  On the bookshelf I have my RTI stuff, data notebooks, teacher guides (that I do use), storage drawers with office supplies, etc.

This is a side view. Shudder. In the red/green/yellow cubby I have my personal items. The table with the computer is my catch all and I hate how junky it gets. I need every space at my group table and must have a computer in this corner, it runs my Activboard and can't be moved.

Eww. Beside my book shelf I have this paper organizer, which is adorable, but can't hold a stack of 21 papers w/out slipping out. It drives me insane. I have my filing cabinet so I can lock my purse up, that's the only reason really.

This is just embarrassing.

Another view so you can see my "stuff" behind my desk.

 My plan for this week is to purge, reorganize, purge, give stuff away, and purge.

I  have a few things in mind...
1. No putting stuff on top of the book shelf. EVER.
2. If the cute paper thing isn't working for you, give it a new owner and a new purpose.
3. Make another table skirt for the computer table to hide that colorful drawer and possibly the little filing cabinet.




I don't know what to do about....
1. My magnetic board. I hate the way it looks but it's so functional for me. I put phone messages, passwords for things i never can remember, memos about changes to transportation, etc. I have used that same board for years and neeeeeeed it.
2. The wall mounted stuff. I had a fake plant on top if it, but that just added more clutter. It's ugly. it's in a weird place. I can't move it.
3. A better way to showcase our graphic organizers. We use them a lot and I can't reach well to hang them up because of all the furniture. I need something other than hot glue to hang them with. I need clips or something so I can stand in a chair (no higher than that because that involves find a ladder) and hang them up.


I will share my after pics in a week. I am open to suggestions. I really do need some input!