In Classroom Set Up Day 4, I’m tackling the “busy work” that has to happen before students ever walk through the door. This is the part of classroom setup that isn’t super flashy, but it makes my teacher life so much smoother once the year starts. I’m working through those little to-dos that always pile up—getting materials prepped, organizing what needs to be organized, and knocking out the kind of tasks that save me time later when I’m tired and in full school-mode. One of the big things I’m sharing in this setup day is how I make glue sponges. They’re one of my favorite low-mess, kid-friendly ways to manage glue at tables, and they help cut down on the constant “my glue is everywhere” situations. If you’re setting up your classroom right now (or you’re a teacher who loves a good system), this video is basically a cozy, realistic look at what it takes to get a room ready—one small win at a time.