I started moving things to my new room yesterday. I am gaining not one, but TWO, walk-in closets!! I.am.SO.excited! And let me tell you… those closets are filling up FAST. I have sooo much stuff. I might be a teaching-supply-hoarder {the best kind, right?!}.
While I was cleaning and organizing, I came across my math manipulatives and decided I needed a storage change! So I set off to Target and picked up two sets of Sterilite shoe boxes {$5.99 for a set of 5}, printed and laminated my new labels, and got to work:
I think even math should be pretty 🙂 I like these shoe boxes because they are clear, stackable, and the lids are easy to pop on and off {and they actually stay on}. Also, they come in my classroom colors!!
Here’s a close-up of the labels:
If you’re interested, these labels come from my classroom labels starter kit! on TpT.
Hmmf, my hubs was supposed to grill for dinner tonight… but the rainy weather, his lateness from work {he’s an accountant and it’s his busy season}, and the lack of lighting on our deck means I’m making some Kraft mac and cheese instead! I’ll talk to you soon 🙂
oooh 2! closets!?! I'm jealous! I bought a TON of those same bins in teal and pink last year… it's looking light I might need to buy more when I go organize my closet! Love your labels!
Nicole
Rowdy in Room 300
LOVE your labels! I did that ALL today to only find out my labels DIDN'T STICK! How in the world did you get them to stick??? I was so upset:(
Tonya
Tonya’s Treats for Teachers
Those labels look so gorgeous! You worked hard today!
http://www.kindertrips.blogspot.com
I love how bright the colors are! I just saw those bins yesterday when I was at target! 🙂
Michelle
Apples and ABC's
Tonya, I use Scotch clear packaging tape… it's AMAZING!!
I love the blue bins. I have NEVER seen pretty bins like that around where I live. I decided I am going to have to buy some spray paint and just paint the ugly lids my colors 🙂 Cute labels for the bins too. 🙂
2 closets? I don't even have a walk in closet in my house. haha
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
OK…I am SO going to use that…when I get back in my classroom! HAHA! I guess it will have to wait until later this sumemr!
Love those containers and your labels are too cute!
Elisabeth
This is a GREAT idea! I'm heading to Target tomorrow!! 🙂
Rachel
A-B-Seymour
Ok, I am so jealous! I am moving classrooms too but losing all my storage. Ugh!
Swimming into Second
I love those boxes!!!
I want some too! But we don't have Target in Canada 🙁
Miss Elementary
That is awesome that you have two closets! Your math manipulatives are looking great!
Delighted in Second
I am loving these ideas!
The labels look awesome! I love the bright colors.
Sara 🙂
Smiling In Second Grade
The boxes are precious, I love a good walk-in closet, and you can't go wrong with Kraft Mac and Cheese!! : )
Laura
Peace, Love, and First Grade
I love the bin labels. I'm super jealous about you having 2 walk-in closets. I could definitely use that.
Cara
The Teacher's Backpack
I love those shoe boxes! I think a Target shopping trip is in order!!!
Michelle @ Smitten With First
SOOOOOOOOOO cute! I'm losing my walk in closet 🙁
Blessings,
Jessica Stanford
Mrs. Stanford's Class
PS I'm having a linky and would love for you to join!
Love how your labels pop with bright color!
What I wouldn't do for 1 walk in closet, let alone 2! I love how your organized all your math manipulatives. This is definitely one of my summer goals!! 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Love The labels!! I can't wait to start organizing!!!
Very cute toots
They look so lovely!! I could just gaze at your containers all day, how bad is that?!?
Okay, question… I have been wondering this forever but never really had a forum to ask it in. (I'm sorry to highjack your comment section) Teachers- How much money do you spend on ink? What kind of printers do you have? I have a wireless HP Photosmart printer and I feel like I spend a FORTUNE on ink and just when I really need it.. it runs out midway through a job. grrrr!!! Does anyone have a super smart solution? Is there a website or service that you can send jobs to that will print them at a reasonable price with good quality?
Your labels are so cute and so are all of your centers!!!
I hot glue my labels to my containers (or use clear packing tape). Either way they usually stay on.
Love those bins… I have had them in my cart twice and have talked myself out of them.
Every New Beginning
Love those labels! I totally need to do this!
Jenn
Finally in First
<3 it!!! I need to organize…I feel behind on all my classroom projects!
Hi Teri!
This isn't related to this post, but I wanted to put your button on my blog! The only problem is is that there isn't a button, it's just your link!
Please let me know so I can add you to my "Blogs I Love" page!
Thanks,
Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees
Your blog is beautiful and your labels look great.
✿April✿
✿Grade School Giggles✿
Super cute labels!
Lory
Fun for First
The Robin’s Nest
Pretty good post. I just came across your site and wanted to say that I have truly loved reading through your blog posts. Any ways I’m going to be subscribing for your feed and I hope you post again soon.
Regards
Primary Education
TPT is saying the link isn't available….did you take it down? Super cute and would love to have them!
@Brandy– I updated the link! It should work now 🙂
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