Classroom Cleanup

08/02/2026

https://youtu.be/6lnmSNhfTog

I'm spending 15 minutes per day purging some classroom items that I...

07/31/2026

I'm purging some of the items in storage as part of my long-term cleaning projects.

I'm spending 15 minutes per day purging some classroom items that I...

07/31/2026

You can watch my summer cleaning project on Youtube. I'm purging out the teaching items I have stored at my house before summer break ends.

I'm spending 15 minutes per day purging some classroom items that I...

07/16/2026

When you're a teacher on vacation the shopping wish list can be sooooo long!

07/08/2026

Did you know I have tutorial videos on Teachers Pay Teachers that describe my 5-step process over 5 days to get your classroom on its way toward a more organized space. Coming soon: how to decide which containers are the best for your space.

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

I'm excited to have so many new followers all of a sudden. I am currently enjoying the beginning of my summer break in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I have lots of fresh content swirling around my brain and once I get back to reliable internet I will begin some new posts. In the meantime, check out my original posts that highlight my tried and true Classroom Clean Up System that has worked wonders to keep my room organized for years.

06/15/2026

It's my first Monday of summer break and I'm feeling motivated to do a summer refresh on so many things, including my online presence. Because of my Classroom Cleanup system that keeps my classroom tidy and organized all year long, I was able to walk out on the last day of school right after our brief staff meeting. I was done packing and loading my car, my room was ready for summer janitorial work, and all my paperwork was turned in. I also did not have any piles and boxes of stuff for my August self to deal with. Overall, it took about 2 school days to clean and pack the classroom- and I did most of it with my students' help.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! As I finish up winter break, I like to take stock of what bargains I can snag from year-end or holiday sales that will help me for the rest of the school year. Think outside of the box and you'll find yourself saving money while planning ahead.

And, as we head back to school next week, many of us are thinking about how to restructure a few things in our school day. Have you thought about how to restructure your cleaning routine? Are you heading back to a classroom full of piles and dread? 15 minutes a day, dedicated to one specific area at a time will have your classroom back in shape in no time!

12/02/2025

It is time to reset my routines. I lost my favorite pencil topper on this pen a couple of weeks ago because I was letting myself be too busy and too distracted. After I found it, I realized I just need to get my system back on track in my classroom. So, here I am! Tuesday: Day 2 of my Classroom Cleanup System. Even though I skipped Day 1, I can jump right in because of how easy it is. This zone is actually in good shape so I need to touch it up with my maintenance cleaning.