Saturday, March 10, 2012

The Ultimate Chance to be Clutter Free

So as many of you may know, I have been participating in the Clutter Free Project.
I have let go of extra supplies and copies from my 3rd grade classroom.
Well, I have the ultimate chance to be clutter free, because I am changing grade levels
I am going to be teaching 5th grade!
I see this as a great chance to organize/store my 3rd grade stuff. 
I am one of those teachers that never completely parts with things from a grade level. 
Which is good, because I used to teach 5th and I can pull out all my old lessons.  (In my head I am noting the fact that I have grown a lot a teacher since I was in 5th grade, so many of these lessons might be laughable now!)
I am also moving rooms AGAIN!  (This is the 4th time in my current building.)
I know I should be a pro by now, but I am not. 
I will be fully embracing the Clutter Free idea as I move to my new classroom.
I also borrowed this book from a teacher friend and found it to be useful as I think about my new space:
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In more exciting news, the only reason I am moving to 5th grade is because Antoinette is changing jobs!  She is now going to be a Teaching and Learning Coach.  She is super excited/nervous!  She will be great!  I am looking forward to getting all kinds of new ideas from her, since she will be working with 2 schools, and all their teachers. 

Emily

5 comments:

  1. I love this book. I have moved rooms almost every year of my career and I use this book every time I setup a new room. It has some great ideas!

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  2. What a great attitude and perspective you have about returning to 5th grade. I wish you and Antoinette the best as you embark on new adventures!!!

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  3. Good for you for following through on the big clean! Love that book, too!


    Laura
    Peace, Love, and First Grade

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  4. This is a great book. I have had a chance to see Debbie in person and she is wonderful and all kinds of amazing.

    I am your newest follower and plan on sharing your wonderful blog with some of my teaching friends who blog stalk like me.

    I would love for you to visit me and maybe follow me too...we all love a new follower! =)


    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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  5. Hooray for teaching 5th grade! You will love it! I found you through the linky party and can't wait to follow your blog.

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