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My Storage Essentials for My Classroom

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These are some items I have bought recently for my classroom at church and cannot avoid ringing the praises of. Simple storage, for me, makes or breaks a day.
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I was in the search for better ways to organize my craft kits that I order from another prominent company. It did not need to be extreme just enough that I could keep everything sorted and seen. I have it hanging on the wall in my office and pull out...
Better Homes & Gardens 24-Shelf Polyester Cotton over the Door Closet Shoe Organizer
 
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My kids run a snack stand every week after church. This cart helps to keep the potato chips organized and easily rolled out when the time comes. It was super easy to put together and rolls so nicely on the floor. I highly recommend this especially fo...
Mainstays Rolling 4-Tier Metal Adult Laundry Basket Cart, White
 
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I also use this cart for our weekly snack stand. We put our small buckets of candy in it and roll it out along with the chips. It also rolls so nicely. I will probably get more of these as well.
Mainstays 3-Tier Plastic Multi-Purpose Rolling Laundry Cart, Arctic White, Case Pack 1
 
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So by myself this shelf took so long to put together. Ok I might be impatient. I honestly think it took my about 45-60 minutes. I bought this shelf because the board games shelf completely collapsed. Talk about a mess. Well I got this shelf put toget...
Mainstays 5-Shelf Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, True Black Oak
 
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Though smaller than most. this shelf is very much mighty. It holds some of the games for my kids until they are ready to play. Just one word of warning (operator error) make sure you use a mallet to get the rungs pushes securely down and use on a lev...
Hyper Tough 5-Tier Black Plastic Shelf Unit, 68.8 H x 30 W x 13.88 D, 350 lb Capacity
 
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Another nice shelf I have purchased. I get a lot of items for the church store and this shelf is perfect for displaying all of the goodies that are for sale.
Hyper Tough Black Plastic 4-Tier Shelving Unit, 280 lb Capacity, 56.2x30x13.8 Inches
 
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As my ministry grew, the amount of costumes I needed for Christmas grew. They no longer fit in a simple storage bin. I splurged on one of these racks and this last Christmas went so smoothly regarding the costumes. I was able to assign them and sort ...
Mainstays Adjustable Rolling Garment Rack Metal Chrome, White, 84-121Wx44Dx123.5-163Hcm
 
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This open bin is fantastic for items we use often. If I tell my kids they can use the items from the open art bin they know it's this one. Its sturdy. Actually the one I ordered survived an EF2 tornado. It was delivered to my house the day before a t...
Humble Crew Kids Toy Storage Organizer with 16 Plastic Storage Bins, Natural/Multi Colors - Walmart.com
 
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I have two different versions of this cart. I have the one listed and one that has 5 deeper drawers. Actually I have a couple of both. This are sturdy and roll nicely across the floor. So many of the classroom supplies are stored in these bins.
Honey-Can-Do 10-Drawer Multi-Color Rolling Cart, Rainbow
 
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If my kids have mail to sent home, I use this as a mailbox system. I don't hang it up. instead I have screwed it to the wall. That has made life easier.
30 Pocket File Pocket Chart, 42inch Wide X 47inch Tall - Versatile Wall Hanging File Folder Organizer for Classroom
 
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This is probably my favorite item to add to this list. I have used this organizer as a tablet charging station. For starters I screwed the organizer to the wall.  Each tablet has its own slot. I then cut a small slit in each compartment. Through those slits i put the USB end of the charger going out the back. From there I put the chargers into their hub. When we have needs for our tablets this ensures each tab...
GORILLA GRIP 24 Pocket Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Mesh Pockets, Up to 40 Pounds, Hang on Doors, Black - Walmart.com

Tools

 
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Simple reminder. Don't forget your tools. I have done this too many times. This mallet is strong enough to get the job done, but light enough that a person like me with invisible chronic ailments can handle.
Hyper Tough 16 Ounce Rubber Mallet with Wood Handle TH70020A
 
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Can never go wrong with a good Philips Head Screwdriver.
Unbranded #2 x 4 inch Phillips Screwdriver with Comfort Grip Handle TS60211Z
 
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Don't forget the flathead screwdriver.
1/4 x 4 inch Slotted Screwdriver with Comfort Grip Handle TS60209Z