156 | Classroom Storage Tips & Tricks For Centers & Manipulatives

That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers

In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson tackles one of the biggest challenges for music teachers – classroom storage! From keeping track of all those manipulatives to making sure your space stays functional and clutter-free, Bryson’s sharing his go-to strategies for organizing your hands-on resources. Whether it’s affordable plastic bins or scrapbook boxes, he’s got tips to help you sort by concept, keep centers prepped, and, most importantly, actually find what you need when you need it! Packed with practical ideas, this episode is all about making your classroom storage work for you. Get ready to declutter and get organized!

Episode Chapters:

  • 0:00 Introduction

  •  2:47 Shoebox Storage for Centers

  •  3:55 Scrapbook Boxes for Organization

  •  5:45 Bonus: Dry-Erase Protectors

  •  6:22 Craft Boxes for Manipulatives

  •  7:49 Bonus: Developing a Storage Strategy

  •  8:59 Takeaways

Links and Resources: 

  • Elementary Newbie Guide
  • Disabilities Guide
  • Steady Beat Survival Guide
  • Join That Music Teacher Community
  • Scrapbook Case
  • Craft Box

Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we’d love to hear from you!

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