Happy Monday, friends! I’m linking up with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics to share with you how I labeled my Sterilite drawers.
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Please remember to link back to Tara’s Monday Made It post to check out what other creative teachers have been up to this summer!
This Monday Made It was pinspired! I saw all of these wonderful drawers that said Grade, Copy, File. I LOVED them, but wanted to fancy up my drawers I use for guided reading. These drawers sit on a shelf behind my guided reading table and hold all of the books and forms for each group, as well as various word work and reading supplies.
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I searched and searched and SEARCHED for a template. I was positive that some fabulous teacher had already created a template that I could use, and just when I was about to give up and make my own, I stumbled across The Tattooed Teacher’s post. I was beyond thrilled!
Sweet, sweet, sweet Rachel provided the traditional Grade, Copy, File options in three different designs, as well as a blank template for each design, all in a PowerPoint file! YIPPY! All I had to do was insert a text box on top of the design and PRESTO… customized drawer labels! Then, I printed, laminated and cut to size! Easy peasy!
At first, I was going to Mod Podge the labels to the inside of each drawer. I tried one drawer, but quickly realized that the laminate was preventing the Mod Podge from drying. SOOOO…. I resorted to packing tape. I taped all along the inside on the top and bottom of the drawer. I even wedged some tape into each corner, which was a tad tricky! These drawers are a teacher’s dream! They not only hide all of my guided reading materials, but keep them within hands’ reach! I. LOVE. THEM. Plus, they match my new color scheme in my classroom!
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Thank you again, Rachel, for the fabulous freebie!
Here’s my question for all of you . . . how do you store your guided reading supplies?
Good morning Ashley!
Love the idea to use these in guided reading! I have two white ones that I use to hold the various writing papers for the writing center. This is one of my Monday Made It ideas too!! But maybe I need more for guided reading too! Haha
Kristen
Loving Teaching Inspiring
Hi Kristen! You can never have enough sterlite drawers! I have at least ten different kinds, small, tall, three drawer. Seriously!
Beautiful!!! I use drawers too, but I need to reorganize my setup this year. Thanks so much for sharing how you organize yours 🙂 🙂
Thank you, Kristen! I love the labels that Rachel made! Can't wait to see how you organize yours!
Love how these turned out:) So fun and colorful:) Thanks for linking up:)
4th Grade Frolics
I love color! Wait to you see all my purchases! Wait! You probably have on instagram! Thanks for hosting this linky! Congrats on over 100 link ups!
Right now I use colored trays that match up with each group's color, but they definitely don't hide the clutter as well as your drawers. I may need to change up my guided reading storage. Thanks for the link to Rachel's template for the drawers.
The Traveling Teacher
The year before last, I used tubs. I just switched to drawers last year to hide the clutter and love them. Now, I love them even more with Rachel's snazzy labels!
Love those drawers! I just wrote a blog post about ones that I made for papers that I need to copy, grade, and file. Thanks for the extra ideas!
PS I think I am your newest follower!
Gina
Miss Peluso's Kindergarten
Hi Gina! I love drawers for almost everything! The are great for hiding stuff! 🙂 Thank you for following me!
I love how yours turned out. Thanks for the link to get the templates, too!
Carol
Teachers Are Terrific!
Thank you, Carol! I was so happy when I found that template, so I quickly emailed Rachel to make sure she didn't mind me blogging about them. Enjoy!
They look awesome! Yeah, I have a love/hate relationship with Mod Podge!
Anisa @ Creative Undertakings
Mod Podge was not my friend that day! I've used it in the past, but the plastic drawer, laminate and Mod Podge do not mix!
I have 5 of these drawers (although mine have a black frame). I have tried a bunch of different labels and haven't found any that fit perfect and I couldn't figure out a way to attach them. Hopefully I can use these drawer labels and use clear packing tape! Never thought about laminating them first! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!!
Cassie
Funky in Fourth
My coworker used the label with the black polka dots on the bottom with black drawers, and they look AWESOME! You will need to do some trimming, a little on the sides and top and bottom. Just measure the length and height of your drawer, and you should be all set!