Time to Organize
Posted by Debra Liverman on 26 Aug 2008 | Posted in: The Mailbox Books
Although the surface of my desk may not always show it, I would certainly call myself organized. Of course, I was not always that way. My years as a teacher sharpened those skills. Being organized simplified my planning time and helped me feel confident and prepared for each day.
Imagine sitting down to plan for the month and having a resource containing monthly organizing tools, ready-to-go learning centers, and skill practice pages, as well as ideas for bulletin boards, time fillers, arts and crafts, games, and more. That’s our Organize Now! series. Each book gives you the organization tools you need for a successful month. I’ve included some sample pages below. For those of you who have used one of these books before, I’d love to hear how it has helped you get organized. Or if you think you might like this book, tell me why.
Congratulations to Karen Graham! She is the lucky winner of an Organize Now! book!
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Hi,
I’m a new teacher teaching preschool. I saw the mailbox and signed up right away and love it. I know that the Organize Now books will be a great asset to any teacher who is organized or not. I know I can use all the help I can get. Thank you for being a part of my everyday successes.
Hi! I teach a curriculum that doesn’t make room for many outside ideas; but, I still like receiving the mailbox magazine because there are always so many great things inside! I have used some things when I can. Of course, all teachers like to be organized, and your magazine has been helpful to me in this area.
Thanks for all you do! Also, thanks for the freebies that we can get online. This is such a convenience! Keep up the wonderful work!! Julianne
Management is THE most important aspect in a classroom.
To the pack rat teacher- you are NOT alone. ;o)
Your idea to delegate is a terrific one! Try to match the job to the kid. Unlike most teachers, I did not switch jobs around every week especiallly with the little ones- it is too confusing. I liked when a child knew his/her job well.
When the kids wanted to switch, they would approach me with their recommended replacement and it worked rather flawlessly.
Insofar as paperwork is concerned- purchase alphabetical dividers and file EVERYTHING. And no need to get too fastidious- both Halloween and Health were filed under “H” although not necessarially in exact order. I would just look under “H” and ¡voila!
I use the organize now series in my classroom. I love the center cards in the back because it gives me four options for math and language arts to have my students use at center time that will keep them busy. I also love the all ready made centers!
Having taught preschool for the last 12 years, I don’t know what I would do without the Mailbox and the companion books. I love the Organize Books- I have a few and will be adding more to my collection,
Thanks for all of the great work you do. The website is great!
I’m wondering if these books would help a pack rat like myself who teaches fifth grade. I can’t seem to get organized no matter how hard I try. I’m enlisting the students’ help this year, we’ll see how that goes.
I love using the planning pages from the Mailbox website. It looks like these books would be along those lines and would be a great help when organizing my lessons for the month.
The sample pages look great. I’m always looking for new ways to stay organized.
I teach a preschool disabilities class, and organization is so important to keeping the peace in our little world. Organize Now is a great asset. I do wish the series had the online resources. It’s a feature in The Mailbox and some of the publications that I use regularly.
I’ve been using Organize Now for about a year or so… and the sample pages don’t do it justice! I love the months I already own and they really do make the month seem more orderly and together! I highly recommend this series!
Looks great! Why stop at 3rd grade? I teach 4th and would love to try this series.
When I saw Organize Now this past spring my first thought was that I didn’t need another magazine…..mine go back to the 1998. When I looked through it I really liked it. There are so many cute and helpful ideas. Since then I have been picking up a different issue each time I go to the store. It is a wonderful resource!