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School Storage Options Just Got Easier with These 8 Solutions

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No matter how much thought and innovation are put into school and classroom design, one thing seems to be consistently prioritized: adequate storage. Many classrooms aren't designed with spacious closets, let alone space for organizing books, supplies, papers, learning aids, and all the other items that tend to accumulate in a classroom. As your trusted school furniture partner, School Outfitters always has genius storage and organizational products to help educators achieve clutter-free learning spaces. And classroom storage just got easier with these eight solutions.

1. Literature organizers

Literature organizers are popular school storage options that are useful just about anywhere. Whether you need to store construction paper and coloring pages in a kindergarten classroom, sort mail in the office, or separate worksheets by period in a high school English class, literature organizers come in handy. Plus, they offer a vertical storage solution that helps schools stay organized without taking up essential floor space.

2. Cubbies

Cubbies, like our Maple 25-Tray Cubby Storage Unit, offer a perfect way to add storage and organization to your classroom. Cubbies are excellent for organizing projects, storing toys, or separating art supplies. Plus, you have the option to choose no trays, clear trays, assorted color trays, or trays of a single color for your unit, making it easy to get the perfect storage for your school.

3. Drafting board storage cabinet

Gone are the days of balancing student artwork on every surface of your classroom. Instead, opt for a drafting board storage cabinet. With 25 individual slots, it's perfect for storing student paintings or drawings. Plus, with locking doors, you never need to worry about someone tampering with the artwork. Also, since the drafting board storage cabinet is made from quality materials like maple and birch wood, you can count on it holding up to years of classroom use.

4. Three-compartment instrument lockers

If your school has a music program, providing a secure place for students to store their instruments is essential. Whether they are owned by the school or the students themselves, musical instruments are a significant investment that demands appropriate school storage options. Our three-compartment instrument lockers are big enough to accommodate large instruments and durable enough to withstand heavy classroom use. And they include a hasp for a padlock so students can securely store their instruments with their own personal locks.

5. EZ2 rotary action file cabinet

Securely storing student files, maintenance records, and receipts is essential for every school. And that means filing cabinets are indispensable. But why opt for traditional filing cabinets that take up an excessive amount of floor space? It's time to embrace innovation with the EZ2 rotary action file cabinet. The modern rotary action design allows you to store twice the number of documents within the same space. And it comes equipped with locks so you can be sure confidential information remains confidential.

6. Mobile folding wooden storage unit

Bookshelves are always an asset in the classroom, but it's not always feasible to install permanent shelving, particularly in the middle of a year. Fortunately, the mobile folding wooden storage unit is one of the best school storage options to meet your needs. It keeps your books, toys, or supplies neatly organized, while casters make it easy to move the storage unit around the classroom or even between rooms. Also, it folds closed and can be secured, preventing items from falling off the shelves as you move it from place to place.

7. Microscope storage cabinet w/ plastic laminate top

Microscopes are both sensitive and expensive, so every school needs a way to store them safely. The microscope storage cabinet w/ plastic laminate top is perfect for this purpose. It holds up to 24 microscopes and can be moved into the center of the classroom or between rooms for demonstrations. The laminate top also provides a useful workspace that is resistant to heat and most chemicals. Plus, it's MAS green certified and comes with a lifetime limited warranty.

8. School storage options for coats

If you have preschool or elementary school students, dealing with dozens of coats is always a problem, particularly if it's raining or snowing outside. Classroom coat racks provide a neat way to organize coats and prevent water from dripping onto the floor and creating a fall hazard.

The vertical storage cabinet w/ coat locker is especially useful if space is at a premium. This sturdy unit provides students with plenty of space to store their coats, backpacks, lunch boxes, and other supplies. Plus, you'll appreciate the additional cabinet at the top of the unit, which can be used for storing classroom supplies.

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FAQs about classroom storage solutions for teachers

What are some practical classroom storage solution hacks for 2024-2025?

Teachers suggest using clear containers and labels for quick and easy classroom supply organization. Storage furniture on wheels allows educators to rearrange and adapt their learning spaces. And wall hanging storage options, along with student cubbies, are organizational must-haves in today's classrooms.

What school storage features are the most efficient in the classroom?

Today's educators suggest that the best classroom storage solutions have the following key features:

  • Mobility (storage on wheels)

  • Security (locking mechanisms)

  • Asset tags and labels (to organize contents)

  • Technology (digital storage capabilities)

What are the classroom benefits of smart and innovative storage options?

With the best-fit classroom storage furniture, you can expect improved organization and increased functionality with all your learning space supplies. Clutter-free spaces make instruction and student engagement more efficient. And proper organization helps to teach K-12 students great habits for caring and storing their items.

What are some digital storage solutions for the classroom?

Modern classrooms tap into a variety of digital tools, including computers and tablets. Consider brilliant storage solutions for these digital teaching devices, like charging carts, lockable cabinets, and device management organizers.

What other ways help to optimize classroom space?

Teachers maximize their spaces by using wall-mounted shelves and hanging organizers that take advantage of vertical spaces off the floor. Flexible classroom furniture, including desks and tables with wheels, can keep your spaces adaptable, as well.

School Outfitters has all the best classroom storage solutions

A lack of school storage options isn't just an inconvenience for teachers and students; it's also distracting and presents a safety hazard from too much clutter in the classroom. Thankfully, school storage options just got easier with the above eight solutions and a little help from School Outfitters.

Have something else in mind or need customized assistance? We're happy to help you find the perfect storage options for your school. Get a quote here.

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