Have the students line up according to their assigned numbers. You can have them form a girl line and a boy line. The child in front is called the "line leader" and the child in back is called the "line backer." The line leader becomes next week's line backer so that each child gets to be line leader. It takes a few times for them to figure out where to go, but after they understand who they are behind and ahead of, they can line up quickly without any pushing.

If you have trouble getting out of the room quickly with your class list, try this. Reduce the class list on the copier and cut it to fit into a library card pocket. Stick it to the wall right next to the door and label the pocket in bright read letters, "EMERGENCY CLASS LIST." It will be easy for you and a substitute to find when necessary.

Once your class list is finalized, type it on the computer, copy and paste until you have eight to a page. It will be small print but that's all that's necessary. Print several pages and cut them into strips. Use these for almost anything just by highlighting or crossing out the names. Examples include permission slips, money for special events, spelling pretest scores, school forms returned, lists that have to go to other teachers, groups (highlight by color), animals for reports, etc.

I type up a class list and tape it to my desk.  Then I cover the list with large clear tape.  When I need to check the class for who did homework or who turned in something I use an overhead marker to check off the names on the list.  Then I just take a wet wipe to wipe off the checks.

When you get your class list go to the copy machine and zoom until you have a 1 & 1/2 inch copy of each name. You'll be able to fit around eight names on a page. Run these off on different colored tagboard and laminate. You can then use them for games, center assignments, graphs, name plates, raffle drawings, calling on students, computer assignments, grouping, etc. When you need them they're already made and you can chose different colors or all the same color. You can also use these same names on templates for projects on bulletin boards, graphing, or writing samples.

Hang clipboards around the room in strategic locations. Then use them for commonly used items like handouts, hall passes, assignments sheets, etc.

Make labels on the computer for labeling all of your boxes/containers. Cover the labels with clear tape to keep the looking nice.

Make labels with each student's name. Students can use these for all folders, notebooks, and any other materials that need their name. The teacher can also use these on all the forms where you have to print the students' names. You can also add customized information such as class number, student ID number, birthdate, etc.

Assign each student a number then use those numbers for checking out textbooks, novels, report cards, take-home folders, assignments, etc.

For each student, write his name on the top line of a 3 x 5 index card. Hole punch the cards and keep them on a ring that you take with you at all times. They are used as documentation for not turning in work , behavior problems, etc. and also for positive points when a student is caught being good, showing kindness to others, etc. The students start out with a fresh card every Friday morning, and it is used until the next Thursday morning. They have 20 points to start with each week and if they get down to 17 points, they lose recess for one day. On Friday, if they have 20 points or more, they receive a special treat of some kind, such as free time with games, puzzles, computers, pop in class, etc. Every Monday, make a copy of each point card and send it home to be signed so the parents can see how their children are doing in school. Of course there are always kids who "lose" theirs or fail to show them to their parents, so if you don't get them back the next day, call the parents. This only applies to ones with low points. If you are departmentalized, the point cards can travel to each class, including P.E., music, and library. This way the parents can see how their child behaves in each class. Save each card and file them in the students' folders so you will have the documentation right at hand when needed. The cards will come in handy during conferences with parents.

Fill out birthday and star student certificates in the summer so you are not scrambling to fill them out on a busy morning at the last minute.

Create an alphabetical list of the students names, leaving 10 blanks at the bottom for new students. Make 20-25 boxes/columns after each student's name. Make a row at the top to write the name of each field trip. Staple this sheet to a manila envelope that is usually used for interschool mail --- bigger then a piece of paper. For each field trip column, as the students bring back the permission note, put a circle around the edge of their box. If they bring the permission note and money, put a circle and the amount. If they only bring money, write the amount with no circle.