If you are anything like me, you have tons of TPT resources and completely forget what you have until it's too late. Many times I take the time to sit and look at my files and I find something that would have been perfect for a reading lesson...that I taught three weeks ago...Well, I finally sat down to organize my TPT files and made my TPT Binder. There are about 100 files in this binder. Want to know how I fit them all in? It was super easy!
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| I covered my 2 inch binder using 12x12 scrapbook paper, which I cut it down to the right size. |
I printed out my files, every page, but reduced the pages to a fraction of the size. I didn't even know I could do this! Using this method I can fit about 16 or more pages of a file on ONE single sheet of paper. This way when it's in my binder, I can quickly glance through it and see if there is something there for me to use.
Each file is labeled with the name of the author, the title of the file, the subject area I would use it with, and on the side is the price. This label will come in handy when I need to quickly find a PDF or if a co-worker needs to know who created it and how much it costs. Now I can quickly tell them about it.
Now that all my files are in ONE binder, I can use it when lesson planning without having to open 100 PDFs. Just in case you are like me and don't know how to do this, you can take a look at the picture below so that you can see what you have to look for when you want to print more than one page on a sheet of paper.
The next thing I made (and I am so proud of) are my fonts! I think I have become a font-a-holic, so that is what my file is titled as :) I made 15 fonts and decided to put them up on TPT. I created these because I was having a hard time finding fonts that were easy to read by my kids. There are some just for fun ones on there too. It's priced pretty low already, but I also have put it on sale 20% off for this week. If you purchase these, I will be updating and adding collections to it and you will be able to download them for free. They are for commercial and personal use, so you can use them as you'd like.
Take a look below for a peek, my favorite is called "Little Architect." You can pick up a set HERE.
Ok, now it's your turn to show us what you made! Make sure you link up with Tara at 4th Grade Frolics!
That is the BEST idea ever to organize all your TPT products. Just added another item to my to-do list:) Love your pencil container and fonts too!
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Fourth Grade Flipper
Thank you so much! I thought it was time to get organized :)
DeleteI love your binder organizer. This looks fabulous! The pencil holder is too cute! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteKrista
stellar-students
Thank you! Also, thank you for becoming a follower :) I'm heading over to visit you right now!
DeleteGreat binder organizing idea! Thanks for sharing the tip of multiple pages! I want to make one now!
ReplyDeleteGwen
Thanks for stopping by! I am in love with multiple paging everything now:)
DeleteWow! I LOVE how you organize your TPT finds. There are so many great resources but I am never sure how to do it. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDelete-Catherine
The Brown Bag Teacher
Thank you! It took a while to do, but it was definitely worth it:)
DeleteI love your idea for the TpT binder. I've been having the same trouble finding what I want or need for a lesson. This is a great idea. I do something like this to organize my clipart. I print everything from a file as a contact sheet. I get 35 to a sheet and they are the perfect size. Thanks for sharing this!
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Exceptional Kinders
Oooh, I like this clip art contact sheet idea! I have to get on that right now :) That will come in real handy when I'm creating resources!
DeleteI just LOVE your binder and "sharp" can!! Love, love!!!
ReplyDelete❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Thank you so much for dropping by! My files were in serious need of some attention :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful organizing tip for the tpt binders.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Pure Genius with your binder! I need a day (or 30) to just get organized! I acquire all these fabulous ideas and need to have them at our fingertips!
ReplyDeleteThe cans are just precious too! The ribbon at the top and scrap paper seriously turn something blah and dull into something spectacular. Well done!
~Christy
Fluttering Through First Grade
Thank you for sharing your idea on organizing TPT files - now I have two binders to make - the TPT one and an anchor chart one - I guess I know what I am doing on March Break.
ReplyDeleteLooking From Third to Fourth
I will echo everyone...thanks for the wonderful TpT organization tip. And for showing me how to print that way, I had no idea. I'm going to start with a 96 page unit today.
ReplyDeleteAlyce
Love your binder idea! I've been trying to improve my organization by better use of technology, and this is definitely on my "To Do List" now. I'm going to bookmark this post so I can come back during my next break and start on it. I am your newest follower!
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The Lightbulb Lab
Oh my gosh I am so happy I found your blog through Monday Made It! You have the cutest things!! I LOVE your sharpened pencil tin... so cute! Consider me your newest follower :)
ReplyDeleteLauren
KinderFriends
Printing more than one page to a single page? Brilliant! I am SO like you...I often find something AFTER I've taught it & smack my forehead. Or...how about this...sometimes I something a teamie has & as for a copy....only to find out I have the file myself! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!
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