I saw another English teacher's room today. I don't remember her name. All the decorations in her classroom weren't decorations, they served a purpose. One wall had the organizers for argumentative and informational writing. There was a reading corner where you could keep track of books read. Everything had its place. Mostly, I just liked the utility. I think I will strive for this in decorating my own classroom in the future.
Yup, sometimes it's a lot easier to feel organized when you look organized (this is a variation on the "fake it til you make it" mentality). You can aim for this as a long-term goal and get lots of good ideas, but don't worry too much about it now!
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