Teacher Organization: Using Student Numbers in the Classroom
![Tips for organizing your classroom with labels and free printable templates](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/student-numbers-tutorial-printables.jpg)
It's already that time of year, time to send the children back to school and for teachers to setup their classrooms. As a teacher, my goal every year is to be more organized than the last – I've found it makes my classroom more calm.
So how do I do it? Student numbers, I live by them in my classroom. Giving each student a number makes everything more organized and stress free, and it creates fast transitions.
About Student Numbers
![Pencil jar with label flags so they don't disappear](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbered-pencil-classroom-idea.jpg)
Assigning each student a number teaches numeracy, responsibility, and problem-solving. They're a game-changer when teaching students how to line up on the first day of school, keeping pencils from literally walking away, and more.
Projects
Student numbers can be used for a variety of things within the classroom. With circular labels from OnlineLabels.com, I was able to create a variety of numbered designs to use throughout the school year.
Here are a few ways I will be using them with my students! The photos below showcase my student book baskets, school supplies labels, cubbie stickers, and random student selectors.
![School Supplies Labels](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbering-kid-school-supplies.jpg)
![Cubbie Labels](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbered-student-bins.jpg)
![Random Student Selectors](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/random-student-sticks-tutorial.jpg)
![School Supplies Labels, example 2](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbering-school-supplies.jpg)
![Cubbie Labels, example 2](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbering-student-cubbies.jpg)
![Cubbie Labels, example 3](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/school-bin-numbers.jpg)
Supplies
![Some of the supplies needed to create numbered pencils and other classroom organizers](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbered-pencils-teacher-tutorial.jpg)
Labels & Stickers
Add all to cartPrintables
![Free printable sticker sheets included with this tutorial](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/classroom-number-printables.jpg)
Click on the links below to download the printables used in this tutorial for free. You can even customize the colors, numbers, sizes, and more in Maestro Label Designer.
School/Classroom Materials
- School supplies, Target
- 9-Cube Organizer, Home Depot
- Blue and Green Bins, Dollar Tree
- Pencil Sharpener, Classroom Friendly Supplies
How To Number Classroom Pencils
Step 1
Print your labels and gather your materials.
Step 2
![Step 2: Adding a numbered flag to Number 2 pencils](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbered-pencils-school-trick.jpg)
Grab a pencil and center the label right underneath the eraser.
Step 3
Wrap the label around the pencil making sure the ends match up nicely. Gently press the ends together.
Step 4
![Step 4: Adding a numbered flag to Number 2 pencils](https://images.onlinelabels.com/images/learning-center/articles/numbered-pencils-teacher-hack.jpg)
Cut a small triangle out from the end of the label to obtain the flag look, or leave it as-is for a nice polished end.
You now have a stylish and fun way to add student numbers to your classroom, for everything from bins to pencils! Let us know how you implemented numbers within your classroom by adding a photo to our Customer Ideas gallery. Enjoy!
Looking for more classroom-inspired support? Check out the following blogs: folder/planner labels, contact info magnets, and pencil holder.
We've also collected dozens of free back to school label templates!
Clip art by Digital Dollface.