Here are 50 economical ways to store materials for your classroom:
Repurposed Containers
Repurposed Containers
- Mason Jars: Use for art supplies or small materials.
- Pizza Boxes: Store flat items like papers or materials.
- Empty Supply Boxes: Ask stores for empty boxes used to display supplies.
- Ziploc Bags: Organize small items within containers.
- Small Trash Bags: Store pattern blocks or other manipulatives
Affordable Storage Solutions
- Dollar Store Bins: Use for storing clipboards or other supplies.
- Pencil Bags: Store seasonal math counters.
- Little Cubes: Hold counters or manipulatives.
- Baskets: Find at Dollar Tree or Big Lots for storing various supplies.
DIY Projects
- PVC Pipe Racks: Create hanging storage for headphones.
- Hanging Organizers: Use for vertical storage.
- DIY Chair Pockets: Store supplies at student desks.
- Milk Crate Cubbies: Use for storing books or supplies.
- Pegboards: Paint and use for flexible organization.
Utilizing Existing Spaces
- Floating Shelves: Maximize wall space.
- Bookshelves: Organize materials with bins or separators.
- Under Desk Storage: Use plastic drawers or bins.
- Wall-Mounted Folders: Store papers vertically.
- Spice Racks: Store small supplies within reach.
Creative Repurposing
- Silverware Organizers: Store art supplies.
- Picnic Utensil Caddies: Repurpose for school supplies.
- Tote Bags: Use for grab-and-go storage.
- Lazy Susans: Organize supplies on tables.
- Hangers with Clips: Store posters.
Classroom Jobs and Systems
- Turn-In Bins: Organize student work with labeled folders.
- Classroom Jobs: Assign students to maintain organization.
- Binder System: Organize monthly handouts.
- Crate System: Use for multiple classes.
- Color-Coded Baskets: Differentiate activities with colored baskets.
Budget Friendly Purchases
- Plastic Drawers: Store lesson plans or supplies.
- Locking Storage Bins: Secure manipulatives.
- Border Storage: Organize bulletin board materials.
- Rolling Carts: Store centers or supplies.
- Chair Pockets: Store essentials at desks.
Miscellaneous Ideas
Incline Sorters: Use for paper organization.
Zipper Envelopes: Organize centers or games.
Individual Cubbies: Store extra supplies.
Muffin Tins: Store small art supplies.
Paper Baskets: Use for turning in student work.
Additional Storage Solutions
- Stacking Bins: Store various classroom materials.
- Totes: Use for storing supplies or materials.
- Toy Storage: Repurpose for classroom items.
- Closeout Items: Look for discounted storage solutions.
- Pencil Pouches: Store writing utensils.
Final Ideas
- Hanging Jewelry Organizers: Use for vertical storage.
- Shoe Organizers: Repurpose for classroom supplies.
- Plastic Magazine Holders: Store clipboards or boards.
- Multi-Drawer Carts: Organize art supplies.
- Black Paper Storage Bins: Collect and organize papers.
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