How to Use Classroom Cubbies

It is hard to imagine how teachers survived before theblocks.
invention of classroom cubbies. They add so muchUse for Multiple Locations
versatility to a classroom they become an importantSome classroom cubbies such as the Big Twin Double
aspect of running a smooth, orderly day. Here areSide Rolling Cubby Unit can travel. Traveling cubby
some practical uses for these versatile organizationalunits have rolling wheels on the bottom that make it
tools that any teacher can appreciate.easy to use the cubbies in multiple locations. If students
Use for Student Suppliesare dropped off at one location in the building and
In a classroom setting it is important for students topicked up in another, teachers can roll the traveling
feel like they have a space for their own items. Havingcubby unit as needed. This type of unit also makes
classroom cubbies gives students a place to storestorage simple. Teachers can roll traveling units into a
items such as backpacks, coats, a favorite stuffedsecure place on the weekends or on summer break.
animal, or snacks. Teachers can label each cubby soTeachers who move from classroom to classroom
students can easily identify their space.love these portable units.
Classroom cubbies such as the Mainstream CubbyUsed for Student Work
Units keep student's belongings organized andIn a classroom with many students, teachers
separate making it simple for teachers and parents toappreciate a simple way to hand back and organize
get items when necessary. I like these units becausework. Cubbies are a great way to do both. Cubbies
they have colorful plastic tubs inside the cubbies thatcan hold worksheets, notes to parents, and other
can be taken out as needed. This is a very practicalclassroom papers. Cubbies can also hold art projects
way to keep things clean, neat, and in order.that may be too large to fit into folders or backpacks.
Use for Classroom SuppliesWhen parents pick up children, or it is time for the
Another great way to use classroom cubbies is forbuses, work can be easily retrieved and brought home.
classroom supplies. Each cubby can hold an item thatWith this set up, it is less time consuming for teachers
is used by the class. Teachers can creatively labelto find a students name especially if they are
each cubby with the name and a picture of the item.organized alphabetically.
This adds another way for students to be responsible.There are many ways to use classroom cubbies that
Teachers can ask students to get items from thehelp teachers, students, and overall classroom
cubbies and students can easily identify and returnorganization. Whether cubbies are used for student
supplies to the teacher. Some ideas of classroomsupplies, classroom supplies, student work, or in multiple
supplies that could be stored in cubbies are glue,locations, living without this perfect storage solution is
construction paper, scissors, play dough, or lettersomething no educator should have to do.