Well hellur! If you're looking for ideas on how to use folders effectively in your classroom you've come to the right place! I have gathered 5 teacher must have folders I found on Amazon to help you. I hope you will find this post helpful!
1. Plastic Poly Envelopes (with label pocket & snap button)
Need a cheap alternative to book bags? Tired of using Ziploc bags that rip every few months? Use these plastic poly envelopes as book bags for the new school year!! They are more durable compared to Ziploc bags and cheaper than the book bags from Lakeshore Learning. They come in 5 bright colors with a label pocket on the front where you can quickly write the student names. They hold leveled reader books perfectly and fits easily into a backpack. Say hello to your NEW book bags!
2. Clear Document Folder Pockets (transparent color)
These folder pockets are the NEW and COOL thing on my teacher Amazon list!! Why? Because I am tired of being responsible for my students’ class folder.
“Ms. Lee, I can’t find my work in my folder!”
This year I will be getting rid of the two-pocket folder (which just allows more space to store class work that never gets done….lol) and use this one folder pocket to store all the class work. Students can easily slide their class work in the folder because it only has ONE pocket. It will also help students stay organized and find their unfinished assignments quicker than scrambling through the two-pocket folder. Hallelujah!
3. Clear Plastic Poly Envelopes (with snap button)
Do you use manila folders or filing cabinets to store your math/literacy centers? If so, do you tend to find missing pieces? Up your organization game by using these clear plastic poly envelopes to efficiently store your literacy and math centers. They come with a snap button, so you’ll never have to worry about missing center pieces. On top of that you can label the envelopes with a permanent marker. If you decide to reuse the envelope for something else, you can always erase the label with an expo marker. Say goodbye to manila folders and missing pieces!!
4. Accordion File Box with Expandable Cover
Create a Sub Tub using an accordion file box without spending a ton of money on a crate, hanging file folders, and manila folders. This accordion file box is portable, can stand on its own, and has 12 colorful expandable pockets to hold all your sub plans. You can use each folder to organize your sub plans by the hour, subject, or for an entire week of plans. The best thing about this accordion file Sub Tub is that it has an expandable cover to protect your work.
5. Multi-Color Accordion File Folder Organizer (24 pockets – no expandable cover)
If you’re in need of a student data binder may I suggest a data file box instead? Unlike a data binder, where you must open and close the binder rings to add documents, this multi-color accordion file organizer lets you easily slip in documents. The organizer also stands on its own, so you can keep it anywhere in the classroom or close to you for quick documenting
(ex: under your teacher table during guided reading). Now you don’t have to worry about dedicating a slot in your bookcase ;)
Whether this is your first-year teaching, moving grade levels, or you’re just looking to add new ideas to your teacher toolbox, I hope these 5 folder ideas can help you get a little more organized in your classroom!
Happy Teaching!
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