Classroom Cubbies for Students of All Ages

Keeping your classroom stocked, clean, and organized is almost as important as choosing the right lesson plans. (Okay...maybe not THAT important but it's a close second!) Purchasing baskets, bins and shelving units are a great start for storing supplies and lesson materials; but it is equally important to help students keep themselves organized and ready to learn. Here are some great ways to implement classroom storage cubbies to give your class a head start!

• Choose cubbies that are large enough for everything you want stored off the floor and out of desks. You can find some models that are very inexpensive, but they are generally smaller in size and not as sturdy for holding things like books and backpacks. Wooden wall cubbies are a great choice, as well as space saving plastic models built into a unit like the 30 Tray Mobile Chalkboard Island. This model also features a chalkboard on the side for leaving homework assignments or instructions.
• Let your cubby station show a little personality! Let kids make an "address" label and adhere it to their station. This will make them take ownership of keeping their cubby tidy.
• If you purchase a larger cubby unit, be sure you find one that will not tip under extreme weight and pressure. SensoryEdge offers a variety of tip proof cubbies that won't fall over, no matter how rambunctious your class gets.
• Buy cubby holders that are suitable for multiple age groups, especially if you buy portable models. This ensures that should classrooms be moved around, you have multiple age groups in one room, or the unit has to be moved: you are prepared for kindergarteners and Pre-teens alike.
• Don't buy cubbies that will eventually be dated. This goes for homes and classrooms alike. A character or design that is popular for the moment may not even be recognized by children five years from now. Go with classic wood storage units or those with primary colors.

Cubbies are an expensive purchase. It's important to buy quality so that you get great value for your money.