I started teaching at my current position in 2015. I think that’s the last time I went through my desk drawers. And actually when I moved from my other classroom, I’m not sure that I even went through the contents of my drawers. More likely I shoved it in a box from my old desk, and poured it all back out into my new desk.
Today I discovered treasures that I didn’t know I ever had. I own more stickers than any one human probably ever should have. I found candy and candy wrappers. I sorted through notes from students, missing assignment forms, and old meeting agendas. I found a stack of school pictures from the last several years, out of order, along with staff composite and class composite pictures. I was shocked to discover I have an entire package of Mr. Sketch scented markers that have never been opened, one dollar, and one penny. Emptying out all of this; the trash and the treasures, has make me feel so much lighter. I’m so relieved. I can’t wait to start my cabinets.
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3/13/2019 03:55:29 pm
Nothing like a good cleanse! All the best as you tackle the cabinets.
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3/13/2019 03:59:48 pm
I love reading about other people organizing their stuff. It encourages me to get to work on my own clutter. Good luck with the rest of yours.
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Jaana
3/13/2019 06:29:01 pm
I can relate! I want to get rid of one filing cabinet in my room as I'm not using paper as much any more. Just procrastinating as it will take time...
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Julie
3/13/2019 07:51:03 pm
I am sure you will smile when you open your tidy drawers. I’m impressed you found the time to do this on the eve of parent teacher conferences. I feel like I have so many papers to sort before I can begin to think about tiding up! Way to go!
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