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?
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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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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