In this final episode of the “End Your Year Organized” series, we’re wrapping up by reflecting on the classroom management methods you used this year. I’m walking you through six simple but powerful reflection questions to help you evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and how to set yourself up for a smoother classroom experience next year.

We’ll look at the difference between whole-class and individual behavior challenges, and I’ll share tips for improving routines, building stronger relationships, and being more intentional with your approach. Thinking through your classroom management methods now will make a big difference for your future self!

Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode184

Resources Mentioned:

• Classroom Management Spotify Playlist
• Core Values Mini-Course
• Relationships Mini-Course
• Culture Mini-Course
• Secondary Science Simplified Virtual PD Bundle
• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow me on TpT (and leave a review to score credits!)
• Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
• Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
• Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.

Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 35, Competency, Classroom Management, Teaching Chemistry, and MORE with Guest Zach Matson
• Episode 41, 4 Practical Tips for Building Relationships with Your High School Students
• Episode 134, Prioritizing Relationships Over Being Right
• Episode 182, End the Year Organized: Your Resources
• Episode 183, End the Year Organized: Your Classroom

Feeling buried in classroom clutter? Let’s fix that, before summer break hits! Last week, we talked all about organizing your digital and paper teaching resources so you’re not digging through chaos next school year. This week, we’re shifting the focus to classroom organization at the end of the school year—because let’s be real, your physical space needs a reset just as much as your files do.

Using a simple four-step system inspired by The Home Edit—edit, categorize, contain, and maintain—I’ll walk you through how to declutter your classroom starting with your teacher desk and working outward to key areas like the front of the room, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and closets.

Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode183

Resources Mentioned:

• Classroom Reset Challenge
• Labs When Limited Free Sample Mini-Course
• Labs Mini-Course
• Secondary Science Simplified PD Course Bundle
• 12-pack of 6-quart storage containers
• Subscribe to my YouTube channel
• Follow me on TPT
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
• Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.

Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 22, Ending the Year Strong by Resetting Your Classroom
• Episode 23, Ending the Year Strong By Setting Summer Rocks and Boundaries
• Episode 75, End of Year Classroom CLEANOUT Without the FREAKOUT
• Episode 182, End the Year Organized: Your Resources

Feeling overwhelmed by a mountain of digital files, paper stacks, and half-used lab materials? In this kickoff episode of the “End the Year Organized” series, I’m sharing practical strategies to help you wrap up the school year with intention and clarity. From organizing your digital and paper resources to maintaining your systems and auditing what needs improvement, you’ll get a high-level overview of how to end the year strong—and set yourself up for a smoother start next fall.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode182

Resources Mentioned:

• 3 Ring Binder Pouches
• Oldie but goodie video of my binder organization
• Labs When Limited Free Course
• Virtual Color Consult
• Episode 80, Strategizing Your Sequence: Curriculum Design Part 1
• Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
• Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.

Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 23, Ending the Year Strong By Setting Summer Rocks and Boundaries
• Episode 75, End of the Year Classroom Cleanout Without the Freakout
• Episode 131, End-of-Year Resource Audit
• Episode 132, End-of-Year Personal Reflection - 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
• Episode 138, Serving Future You - How to Work Smarter, Not Harder