Get Organized! 49 Things to Label in Your Classroom

Getting Organized with Labels

Get ready, teachers - Let's get organized! As we step into the world of classroom organization, I want to share with you 49 things that you should consider labeling. No more lost homework or a chaotic bunch of glue sticks! So, let's transform your classroom into a well-oiled machine with these label ideas.

Label Ideas for Your Classroom

1. **Student Desks**: This makes it easier for substitutes and newcomers to know where everyone sits.

2. **Classroom Library**: Help students find books on their level or by genre.

3. **Notebooks & Journals**: Each student can have one for each main subject.

4. **File Folders**: Perfect for keeping permission slips, class notes, or grading rubrics.

5. **Calculators**: Great way to ensure they don’t get mixed up or lost during lessons.

6. **Classroom Jobs List**: Know who's doing what at any given time.

7. **Stationery Supplies**: Pens, pencils, markers, etc., they all need homes!

8. **Bins for Student Work**: This helps you stay organized when it's time to grade.

9. **Attendance Chart**: Keep track of who's in and who's out.

10. **Sharpener**: Guide students to where they can sharpen their pencils.

11. **Classroom Rules Poster**: An absolute essential for maintaining discipline.

12. **Homework Tray**: Place for students to submit their homework.

13. **Group and Pair Workstations**: Establish zones for different groups and buddy work.

14. **Whiteboard/Interactive Board**: Guide students on where they can draw or write.

15. **Literacy Stations**: Word work, reading, grammar, and writing sections.

16. **Manipulatives**: Guide students to tools for hands-on learning.

17. **Games Section**: Place where fun and educational games are kept.

18. **Math Stations**: Sections for practicing different math skills or concepts.

19. **Art Supplies**: Make it easy for students to find their creative tools.

20. **Science Experiment Materials**: Safety first – Make sure students know where everything is kept.

21. **Teacher's Desk**: Because teachers have stuff too!

22. **Crayons & Markers**: Ensure kids know where to go for these supplies.

23. **Centers Rotation Board**: Helps students know which station they should move to next.

24. **Lost and Found Box**: Because students tend to forget things.

25. **Seasonal Decorations Box**: Make it easy to switch your bulletin boards and classroom decor.

26. **Attendance Folder**: For keeping a record of your students’ daily attendance.

27. **Exit Tickets Box**: A place for kids to drop off their exit slips.

28. **Textbooks and Workbooks Bin**: Keep those bulky books in order.

29. **Snack Area**: Designated area for food and drink.

30. **Quiet Corner**: A peaceful spot for reading or calm down time.

31. **Recycling Bin**: Teach students about the importance of recycling.

32. **Calendar Area**: A place for students to find the date and relevant events.

33. **Class Pet**: Label the habitat for classroom animals.

34. **Craft Materials**: Store construction paper, popsicle sticks, and more.

35. **Tech Corner**: Where all the technological tools like iPads, laptops, and cords are kept.

36. **Music Station**: Keep all the musical instruments organized.

37. **Globes and Maps**: Guide students on where they can find these geography aids.

38. **Bulletin Boards**: Assign and label boards for specific purposes.

39. **Book Return Bin**: For those who borrow books from the class library.

40. **Extra Credit Work**: For students who want to go the extra mile.

41. **Planners and Schedules**: Always have them handy for reference.

42. **Emergency Exit Map**: Essential in case of emergencies.

43. **Clipboards**: Keep them organized and easy to grab.

44. **Flashcards Bin**: Group them into different subjects or topics.

45. **Restroom Hall Pass**: No more "Can I go to the restroom?" interruptions.

46. **Cubbies**: A neat and labeled area for students store personal items.

47. **Outdoor Play Equipment**: Keep all sports equipment organized.

48. **Folders for Extra Worksheets and Handouts**: Make them easy for students to access.

49. **Classroom Plants**: Let's not forget our green friends in the corner!

Label Your Classroom

From pens to your pet gerbil, labeling not only helps keep things from getting lost but also instills a sense of ownership and responsibility in your students.

Here is my very favorite organizing bundle and class decor set:

Let's Go Retro Classroom Decor & Organization - MEGA BUNDLE

Happy labeling and organizing!

Jen