Ecofriendly Classroom Tip #1

Daily Handouts

Having an organized classroom is essential for teachers and students. These folders contain all handouts for the week.  This system works well when a student is absent or has misplaced their paper.   The red folders are for algebra students, while the blue are for biology students.  At the beginning of each week I recycle all extras from the previous week. 

Each organizer is made from 5 plain old folders and some clear packing tape.  There are probably 50 -100 staples holding each organizer up on my bulletin board.  I have used the same folders for 3 consecutive years.  I have had to add a few extra staples a few times each year.

Someday I hope to recycle the folders for good and be a paperless classroom.
Check out this blog: Teach Paperless 

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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