Packing up your classroom at the end of the year can be a daunting task. Teachers are tired and end of year classroom organization has probably long since gone by the wayside. Over the years I've learned how to make packing up a lot less stressful, and with a little planning, save a lot of time and headache when setting up the next year. These 10 tips for packing up your classroom will make setting up next year a snap! Now, I'm just going to warn you that these pictures aren't … [Read More...]
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