Organizing Supplies

I don't really think cute organization is important, but clean is important to me. This has been tough for me for a while because I have a hard time throwing away anything. My advice--throw things away. If you didn't use it last year, you probably won't use it this year. With more space, you will be more productive.

So, here's my cabinet. It is simply organized.

Kid supplies- I hate messy kid desks. I really believe being organized leads to success in school.
Kids need lots of structure to achieve this. Especially kids who struggle!
Here's my plan:

In kid desks everyone has the same thing. At the beginning of the year, I do not let the kids keep all of the supplies. I put some away, and we practice using part.

We begin with:
-independent art boxes that hold crayons, markers, etc.
-individual math boxes with math manipulatives
(Neither of these go in desks. While that would be convenient, they take up space and distract kids.)

-In desks:
-A work folder (this houses Homework and classwork)
-A graded work folder
-A journal (spiral notebook)
-Independent reading book
That's it!

I give out mini note-booklets for each subject and teach organized note taking etc.These notes go in the work folder. I take up the notes at the end of each unit and put them with the graded work.