DESK-IN-A-BAG

PROBLEM: 

I get to the teacher workroom or sit down to work at home only to realize I don't have everything I need! It is frustrating and exhausting to keep going back to my classroom or office for things I need. 

SOLUTION: At the beginning of the year (or whenever you have time!) put together this "Desk in a Bag". You will say "go me" later in the year when you find things in there you need and don't have to go hunting for them!

Step 1:  Get a handbag organizer, or if you have less stuff you can get away with a zipper pouch:

• You can order a handbag organizer at Amazon for under $10.00 by clicking here.  It comes in LOTS of colors, including many appropriate for men!  Medium is the size I prefer (my iPad even fits). 

• If you need one immediately, or need a smaller one, grab one like this at the dollar store or big box store:

• They are both fine, and I used the smaller size for many years before getting the larger one.

Step 2:  Gather mini sizes of the things you normally use at your desk.  You probably already have a lot of these things. Click here to download this checklist of what to have in your bag:

See my Pinterest Board called Desk in a Bag for Amazon links to most products:

Step 3: Enjoy the convenience and the fact that planning ahead makes you a better "teacher with ADHD"!