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The Glitter Incident: Simple Classroom Craft Cleanup Tips

A teacher-humor comic about glitter, plus three ways to keep supplies organized and make classroom craft cleanup easier.

Give each group a work area

Set a shallow tray or a large sheet of scrap paper at each table to catch loose craft materials. Keep the main supply container at your station and give each group a small portion when they are ready.

Teach the cleanup routine before starting

Model where scraps go and where shared tools get returned. Assign a materials helper and a table checker to each group. Call cleanup before the transition so students have time to put things back in order.

Choose a finish that fits the time you have

If cleanup time is short, use metallic crayons or paper shapes for a sparkly effect. Ask students which material was easiest to use and tidy up, then use their answers when planning the next craft.

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