Have you ever wanted a simple solution to organizing ALL your teacher things? If you’re ready to get organized QUICK and ditch your teacher desk in the process, this easy step-by-step guide is for you! You’ll create the easiest DIY teacher toolbox that you’ll fall in love with!
Let’s start with the truth, have you ever wanted to make your own teacher toolbox but thought, “That’s too much work.” or “I don’t have time to do that.” Let me be the first to say that not only is this process super easy, but it takes no time at all to set up. The best part though, once you have your toolbox setup, you’ll never search or scramble again for ALL those things we need as teachers. You know what I’m talking about! “Where are my staples?” or “I lost my tape again!”
So if you’re ready, let’s get started on one of my absolute favorite classroom organization tools!
Step 1: Choose Your Teacher Toolbox
The most important step of this process is choosing the right toolbox for you. There are a variety of different sizes depending on what you plan to store. Below are two of the most popular go-tos for teachers. For this tutorial, we will use the small option. However, the bigger option works just as well!
Step 2: Customize It
The next part is super fun! You get to customize your teacher toolbox to fit you and your classroom needs. Keep your toolbox the same, add stickers, or even spray paint it! I spray-painted mine teal to match my classroom theme. If you wish to spray paint it, simply take the drawers out, grab your paint of choice, lay on some cardboard, and go for it. It did take a few coats to finish but it’s stayed beautiful now for almost 5 years!
Step 3: Add Your Teacher Toolbox Labels
Now it’s time to get those labels up. I biggest recommendation for this step is to use double sided tape! It is the easiest thing I’ve found to attach your labels to each of the drawers. Use THESE labels to get ALL your teacher supplies organized. With over 44 different labels and editable templates, you’ll have everything you need to clear out that junk drawer and get organized for good!
Editable Teacher Toolbox Supply Drawer Labels
Step 4: Organize Your Teacher Toolbox
And our final step in this process is the best step: getting organized! Here’s where you can de-clutter, organize, and ditch that teacher desk for good. Finally get rid of “that drawer” we all have.You know the one—so jam-packed it barely budges, and when it finally does, everything’s buried in chaos…. (no I didn’t just call myself out, I called us all out!) For this part of the process, it’s important to organize only the things you need and get rid of the rest. The point is to downsize and simplify. What is essential? If you think of this teacher toolbox as your teacher desk, what do you truly need to be successful on a daily basis? If you don’t need it, ditch it!
By going through this process, you’ll be so much happier everyday when you can find what you need in a second and you’ve freed yourself from all the extra things you don’t need!
Classroom Organization That Works
Are you ready to get your classroom more organized than ever? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by mismatched labels, sticky notes everywhere, and materials lost in the daily classroom shuffle, this Mega Bundle is your lifesaver. It’s a complete system of cohesive, eye-catching organization, making all your systems super easy to implement AND upkeep. With consistent visuals and editable templates, you’ll save hours each week, reduce classroom chaos, and cultivate a calm, focused learning environment. Invest in this bundle once, and enjoy everything else added year after year for FREE!
Classroom Organization GROWING Mega Bundle
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In addition to the teacher toolbox, my other favorite organization tool are the scrapbook cases from Michaels. These are perfect to organize everything from center materials, units, month by month activities, as well as seasonal activities. You can grab these months of the year labels for FREE by subscribing below!
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