Throughout the year classrooms get messy. The Echo presents tips for teachers to help keep their classrooms clean.

1. Checklist

          • List important things you need to keep and things to get rid of

          • Important papers

          • Classroom supplies (pen, pencils, papers, markers etc.)

          • Divide your room in sections to clean

2. Clean

          • Get cleaning supplies

          • Wipe down desks

          • Throw away unfinished food

          • Clean/clear board

3. Organize Piles

          • Organize the room to where it’s easy to maneuver

          • Set desks in rows or groups

          • Reorder supplies

          • Put small items in labeled cubbies

          • Sort out papers

          • Throw away useless things

          • Organize classroom books and supplies 

         • Maintain tidy habits

Are you Spring Cleaning?

Yes: “Keeps the room from getting cluttered up.” Art teacher, Kasey Wilson

No: “It’s against my religion. My mess is a defense mechanism, so people don’t steal my supplies.” Art teacher, Lee McBride