My goal every year is to be more organized. I started with spelling this year and LOVE how I have it organized. No more searching in 10 different spots for activities that match the week's spelling pattern. Our school has adopted Letterland but you could do this with any spelling list or phonics program.Here is what it looks like:
I used an empty crate and hanging file folders.
Each hanging file folder is labeled with the unit number.
Then I fill the folder with any and every material that I own that will help me teach the skill. I took pictures of two of the units that I teach. It contains the words that I use to sort words on the pocket chart, decodable readers that I matched with our Scott Foresman basal, and word work activities that students can use during Daily Five or literacy centers. The examples that I have shown are from a Mailbox magazine, and blogs (Cara Carroll {the first grade parade} and Abby Mullins {the inspired apple}).
I also made a small labeled manilla envelope to hold my word cards used for word sorts and small group activities. That way they won't get lost in the folder.
I have two crates that I use for the entire year's worth of spelling and word work activities. I keep both tucked away in my closet and only get out what I am using. Nothing gets lost or forgotten about. Let me know what you think and if you have any other great ideas!
