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We’ve teamed up with storage and accessory providers Plastic Box Shop to offer one lucky reader the chance to turn their chaotic classroom into an organisational haven with these smart storage solutions. All the containers in this prize are made from durable plastic and brightly coloured, making them the perfect storage solution for any classroom that needs streamlining. Ideal for keeping your classroom neat, tidy, and organised ready for September, the bundle contains shallow 7.5 litre capacity storage trays, handy for storing paper, crafts, and tools. It also includes some colourful cleaning caddies, each with a convenient carry handle, which are perfect for storing paints and cleaning products. You’ll also win a pack of three nestable storage baskets to store and display toys and games. Together, these containers can kick-start your organisational overhaul and transform your classroom into a fun and efficient place of learning. To be in with the chance of winning the storage solutions bundle, simply answer this question: • How many colours are there in the rainbow? a Rafflecopter giveaway Terms and conditions: Please note that this prize cannot be exchanged for cash or another product of similar value. Colours may vary. ***The administrator of this competition is QA Education Magazine (“administrator”). By participating in the competition, each Entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Administrator, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Administrator is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the competition. Entrants should look solely to Administrator with any questions, comments or problems related to the Competition. Administrator may be reached by email at socialmedia@euromediaal.com during the Promotion Period. * This giveaway will close at 12.00am, 1st September 2019. * The prize is Storage solution bundle worth £25. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable. There is no cash alternative. * Open to UK residents aged 18 or over, excluding employees of the Administrator, the sponsor, their families and anyone else professionally connected with this promotion. * There is one compulsory entry which requests that to enter the competition you answer a question based on the classroom books. Additional entries are available. * The prize winner will be asked to provide their email address so that contact can be made to arrange prize delivery, and their name and county be published in the next issue of the magazine * By entering the competition, you grant the Administrator permission to add your details to the mailing list, share your email address and any other personally identifiable information with the other competition Entities for the purpose of administration and prize fulfillment, including use in a publicly available Winners list. * Entries will only be accepted as instructed and any entrant that does not complete the qualifying requirements will be disqualified * The winners will be chosen using the random entry selector built into the widget. * The winners will be informed by email within 5 days of the closing date, and must respond within 5 days to claim their prize. If there is no response within the 5 days and new winner will be drawn at random. *This prize draw is governed by English law and the courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising in connection with it. For further T&C and our privacy policy please see here Euromedia Associates Ltd: Privacy Policy https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/66331438/legal**
3 top organisation tips for your classroom
Classrooms are a place where imagination and education flourish. But, with so much going on, sometimes your organisation systems can get neglected. Gary Lyons, Managing Director of Plastic Box Shop, shares his ideas for maximising the efficiency of your classroom through inventive storage solutions. Sharing the organisation tips proven to help in a classroom. It can be tough finding homes for all the games, textbooks, teaching aides, and other resources that we keep in our classrooms. That’s not to mention lesson plans, handouts, permission slips, as well as various admin forms and other bits of paperwork that take up space but are too important to throw out. You’re usually too busy during the day to really think about where everything is supposed to go. And, even if you do manage to keep on top of things, the unpredictable nature of your work means it could all get messed up again at the drop of a hat. So, I’ve put together this guide to classroom organisation to help things run a bit more smoothly. It should help to keep the important stuff safe, as well as save you time. Top organisation tips for your classroom Tidy your desk Keeping a tidy desk feels nice and it sets a good example for neatness in your classroom. Aim to keep stationery in tubs or boxes rather than hidden away in draws: you’ll be able to see where everything is at a glance, which will save you time during lessons, and labelling the containers will make things even easier if you tend to dump things on your desk. Just throw your pens, stapler, and holepunch into the container with the corresponding label, so that you know where to look when you need them next. It’s a good idea to have a designated ‘daily’ tray on your desk where you can place all the paperwork you have accumulated during the course of the day, a bit like a post box. This way you can keep everything in place until just before you leave, when you can sort the papers into their proper homes. Streamline your filing system Filing systems are the best way to store and manage your paperwork long term. Your filing system will benefit from subdivisions based on urgency, so try to store things according to when they’re needed for. If you have a filing cabinet, keep the top drawer free for paperwork that needs addressing the soonest. Alternatively, colour code your storage boxes depending on when the deadline is, so you don’t lose track. Beyond that, it’s just a case of finding what works for you: an alphabetical, numerical, or subject filing system. Whatever you choose, it’s a good idea to clearly label your storage solutions so you can keep tabs on what’s where. As an added bonus, substitute teachers and classroom assistants will be able to find things more easily, too. Keep things safe Compartmentalising your classroom items into storage boxes can be quite addictive once you get into the groove of it, but always make sure you’re storing things safely. Don’t stack too many boxes on top of each other as they’ll be more likely to tip over. If your classroom has shelving, make sure you buy the right size containers to fit on the shelf with no overhang to minimise the risk of them falling off. If you will be keeping containers full of games or toys on the floor in your classroom, it’s best to go for round tubs without corners so students are less likely to injure themselves. And, as always, keep fire exits and escape routes free from mess and clutter. The tips in this guide can help you strategize your classroom organisation and storage ready for next term. Focus on keeping a tidy desk, compartmentalising, and prioritising your paperwork to keep on top of everything. If you’d like to win a storage solutions bundle, perfect for getting your classroom organised after the summer holidays, take a look over to the competition page!