Lockers

I know this isn't ideal at every school, but my school had lockers. They worked great! The students backpacks and coats were out of the way, which created more space in the classroom. When lockers are out of the question, have a designated spot for coats and backpacks in the classroom. Make sure that the students take care of their own stuff. This can help with space in the classroom.

Boxes

In my first placement, my cooperating teacher used these boxes to keep work for the week. She would have copies run off on Friday and put each days work into that days box. It worked so good! That way she didn't have to worry about finding space for all the papers for the week.

Student Materials

The classroom I am in right now my students have 2 different magazine holders and a file folder. In one magazine holder they keep their extra reading books. The other magazine holder they keep their writing notebooks, spelling sheets, and homework folders. In the file folder they keep their art notebooks. This helps with their desk space. All that is in their desk is their math book, language arts book, math notebook, and pencil box. This helps keep the clutter in their desks to a minimum. Having different cubbies for student materials helps keep students' personal space organized and easy to find. I believe this will help with management because studnets will know where their stuff is when it is time to use it, eliminating wasted time looking for what is needed when it is needed.