At the end of the school year, teachers and students are all ready for break. But there are a few things left to do before leaving the classroom for summer vacation: clean and organize. While it may not sound ideal to add more tasks to the to-do list, it will make back-to-school a breeze. Here are some classroom cleaning tips to make the process easier.

Classroom Cleaning Tips

As classrooms get cleaned out at the end of the year, students go home with all their projects and supplies. Think of it as class decluttering. Let parents decide what to do with all those projects and papers. With less stuff in the room, teachers have an easier time organizing what’s left. Here’s what to do with the rest:

1. Get rid of old supplies. Dried up markers, broken scissors, and other items that can’t be donated or recycled should be tossed.
2. Donate usable supplies. If items are still in good condition, but you know you won’t use them again, donate to another teacher or organization.
3. Clean leftover supplies. Wipe down binders, cases, and other handheld items with a disinfectant wipe before storing them for the summer.
4. Organize classroom library. Whether books are ordered by author or subject, get the space back in shape and donate any outdated books.
5. Prep for next year. When packing up a classroom, organize supplies to make it easy to find and make a list of items that need replenishing.
6. Classroom map. If you’re moving classrooms or need to clear it out for commercial cleaning, make a note of the layout to put furniture and boxes back.
7. Plan the first week. Make back-to-school easier by having a list of books, supplies, and lesson copies for the first week back.
8. Relax. Take advantage of the time off. Recharge over the summer instead of stressing about September.

With these simple cleaning and organizational tips, you can leave the classroom refreshed and ready for when it’s time to return. Taking care of these tasks now also gives you a few less things to worry about over the summer.

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