I cannot believe we are heading into March already this week! Personally, I am ecstatic because I am {<------>} THIS much closer to warmer days. Can you tell that I am ready for the snow

Hey all!  So, you all mainly only have ever seen me when I have worn my hair down.  And hair I have.  It is thick, wavy, and super coarse.  Chemical straighteners don't work their magic very well eith

Hey friends!  Sorry if you have been hearing about this all day, but I just want to make sure as many people know about it as possible through every venue possible (back to work as normal tomorrow, I

We all know one. The person who has the out-of-control classroom. I'm not talking the class where students are out of their desks, a little louder than usual, but still learning -- I'm talking the cla

Hey fans and readers!  You know you are my number one motivation and my new project is a direct result of your input!  Whooo hoooo!  While I won't tell you exactly what it is yet, I can tell you thi

Did you know even if you have "liked" a Facebook fan page, you do not see all of the posts?  I bet you haven't seen some posts from your favorite fan pages in months and never even realized it!  Fac

If you are like me, you might enjoy teaching science because it typically is a little more hands-on than say reading a book or studying about a world explorer (not to say those aren't fun), but they d

Hello Organized Classroom Blog Readers! I am Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources, and I am super excited to be here today to share some ideas for you on how to organize your technology center. I starte

Here is a fun little DIY project for those of you that teach math!  I created a "How do you say _____ frame" made out of a cheap dollar store 8"x10" frame.  First, I pulled the glass out (nothing sa

Hey all!  Do you ever have those parents that come to you asking how they can better help their child at home with skills that he or she might be struggling a little with?  Maybe you want to differe

Hi, Organized Classroom Blog Readers! I'm Linda Nelson from Primary Inspiration, and I'm thrilled to be here with you today! I'd like to share a simple way to handle classroom jobs.Jobs are a great wa

With class sizes these days, it can be hard getting gifts - even small ones - for all students in the classroom for holidays.  As a parent, trying to find something that is not candy-related for my

This week, I am reviewing the Magnetic Job Labels from Learning Resources, which are part of their new 2013 line up of products!  They include a set of 10 magnetic labels that you can use on any mag

Today we have a guest blog post talking all about behavior management, which I am sure many can relate with during this time of the year.  Enjoy!     All teachers have had or will have an exper

I know I have a lot of blogger (or soon-to-become blogger) friends who read regularly - so this is a shout-out for them!  I have seen a ton of blogger planners out in cyberspace recently and none had

Hey OCB friends!  Here is a quickie tip for those of you who have student desks with lids.  I don't know about you, but it drives me bonkers to no end when they slam them shut - or let them drop and

With all the curriculum, standards, and assessments teachers have to fit in on a daily basis, character education and teaching about tolerance sometimes takes a backseat.  BUT - what if you could te

Hi OCB-ers!  We have a fun guest post today that shows you a neat way to incorporate technology into getting your classroom library organized!  Enjoy!       If you are anything like me, you ha

How about a fun freebie for place value?  Yay!  First up, I saw these super cute Valentine's Day dice in the Target Dollar Spot {where else?}.     Now, print your freebie file, which includes c

Well, not exactly, but it got your attention, didn't it?  Haha!  But, I WILL be the star of my brand-new web series called "The OC on TV"!  I am super excited!  And you are all invited to the live tap

Hey Organized Classroom Blog Friends!   My name is Rachael Parlett from The Classroom Game Nook Blog!  I am super pumped to be guest blogging on the OC Blog to share with you different games tha

If you are using the Common Core State Standards, you are already familiar with the Operations and Algebraic Thinking strand listed in the Math CCSS.  As I was thinking about things I would use in t

Don't you HATE when you are searching for a rubber band or paper clip and you can't find one to save your life?  OR I also am not a huge fan of opening my middle top desk drawer to find a bunch of t

Howdy friends!  I was farting around in some old files and realized I had this super cute dog clip art set that was just hanging out for a rainy day.  And, as it turns out, it has been raining all d

Hey OCB friends!  I hope you are all well and having a great 2013 thus far - I know I am!  Yesterday on the Facebook fan page, Pam asked the following question for us all:   "Please help me find a