Tuesday, June 27, 2017

PECS Storage System & Giveaway!


Hi friends! I'm dropping in briefly today to show you how I organize my PECS using a toolbox from my local hardware store...AND to offer you a giveaway opportunity!
 This is the toolbox that I use. It is a 39-drawer toolbox and you can find it from Ace Hardware here. Other sizes could work too, but I like this one due to it having both large and small sized drawers. Some of our more frequently used PECS require larger drawers, and this toolbox is very deep, so even the small drawers store alot of pictures and also have a divider in each allowing you two sections if needed.

I then organize my PECS into categories. So some examples of the categories I have are:
nouns
verbs
people
toys
clothing
school supplies
colors
attributes
snacks
sentence starters....and so on.
The PECS you see in the picture above are from this set. I highly recommend this purchase if you are just starting PECS. You will have just about every symbol you could imagine right at your fingertips without the stress of having to create symbols you find you need as you go or worrying about what program you will need to create them. While I do occasionally still need to make a symbol from "Smarty Symbols" or "Symbol Stix," this set has been a major timesaver and is worth every penny. The symbols are all pre-cut and ready to use!

You can find this symbol set here and it is currently $15 off!!

Here is a close up look. I just love this system and I know you will too! I've tried binders with trading card pockets, hanging plastic shoe pockets, and cigar boxes even! This is the first system that has worked well and lets me easily retrieve my PECS easily and quickly as I need them!

If you're interested in the PECS Toolbox labels they are available here, but don't go anywhere just yet! 

I'm giving away one 39-drawer toolbox just like this one, to one lucky winner and I'm even throwing in a bonus! You'll also receive a set of my labels for FREE!

To enter, just pin the image below or pin from here and leave your pin URL in the comments! I'll choose a winner this weekend!

 Good Luck!

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Mrs. Bloemer
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73 comments:

  1. Sarah P.June 27, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for a chance to win! I love anything that will help to keep me organized!! https://www.pinterest.jp/pin/276971445816757046/

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  2. KarynJune 27, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    I LOVE your PECS storage system! You are always so organized! Thank you so much for sharing and for the giveaway!
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/216032113358226298/

    Karyn
    Kideducator@comcast.net

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  3. UnknownJune 27, 2017 at 9:19 PM

    Just bought the smaller toolbox for my classroom supplies, but this would be great for my visuals. http://pin.it/Wst8QxQ (hopefully the link works)

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    Love to win! I pinned it mbusbey7792@pcssd.org

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  5. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    I'm new to Pinterest so I hope this works! http://pin.it/gRnh-Jf

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  6. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    Wow! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79024168444431238/

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  7. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 2:28 PM

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  8. Taylor ZJune 28, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    I pinned it! I'm a new teacher, so this is amazing!
    https://www.pinterest.com/zaborneyt/education-tools/

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  9. The Bender BunchJune 28, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Entry on behalf of Elizabeth Sparr:
    First of all, thank you for keeping me motivated during the summer for my precious students. I was reading your blog post about the giveaway but I could not enter because I don’t have a blog or Google Account. I tried to list my Pinterest link but it would let me complete it. Can you email me with suggestions at beth_squirt@hotmail.com ?

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/361273201348770846/

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  10. ROAD TO INDEPENDENCEJune 28, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/547187423466989105/

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  11. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:14 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/142848619413874533/

    I HOPE I DID THIS RIGHT! :)

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  12. CourtneyJune 28, 2017 at 6:15 PM

    I would love to win this toolbox. Great blog and great storage solution for PECS.

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/248964685634762060/

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  13. jbJune 28, 2017 at 6:15 PM

    http://pin.it/5KLvvuG

    I NEED this in my life!!! You are always so inspiring. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  14. MFlipJune 28, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    Love it!! Thank you!!
    http://pin.it/avdn34T

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  15. ScholinskyJune 28, 2017 at 6:21 PM

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  16. ScholinskyJune 28, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    I would love a better way to organize my pecs! They never seem to be organized enough... Can never find what I need when I need it! https://pinterest.com/pin/142848619413874533/?source_app=android
    Vball13ss@gmail.com

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  17. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/165648092527433202/
    Thanks -- Would love to win!

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  18. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    I was just sorting PECS today!! http://pin.it/Eq9Zhmd

    Briananicolephelps@gmail.com

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  19. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:28 PM

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  20. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:28 PM

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  21. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:38 PM

    this would be so, so helpful as I start my first year teaching!!! thanks for the opportunity!

    http://pin.it/_wUGpaM

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  22. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    I would love to win this organizer! I started using PECS last year and it has been so beneficial for my students!!!
    Thanks,
    Paula

    http://pin.it/drABUes

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  23. Killian MJune 28, 2017 at 6:41 PM

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  24. Killian MJune 28, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    Such a great storage solution!

    http://pin.it/dGlXjJ3

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  25. Mrs. BloemerJune 28, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/452893306268401980/

    I would LOVE to win this! Thanks for sharing :)

    erinbloemer@gmail.com

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  26. Mrs. BloemerJune 28, 2017 at 6:49 PM

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  27. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM

    http://pin.it/kHY_ygY
    Such a great idea!! I'd love to have something like this!!

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  28. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:01 PM

    This is so awesome! My co-worker and I have been wanting to do something similar and it would be so awesome to win!! Thanks for the chance! http://pin.it/f_NY_4f

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  29. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 7:02 PM

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  30. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 7:03 PM

    This is my summer goal!!
    http://pin.it/5grzQoR

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  31. lizlin490June 28, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    This is amazing!! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
    http://pin.it/bgVuQVM

    lshepher490@gmail.com

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  32. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    I love this organization system! Thanks for the opportunity! https://pinterest.com/pin/233061349450507714/?source_app=android

    Sdtaylor33@gmail.com

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  33. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:14 PM

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  34. catmcJune 28, 2017 at 7:30 PM

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  35. catmcJune 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    I would love to win this!! New to PECS and I have a nonverbal first grader this would be perfect for! http://pin.it/O0oB7m2
    Just found this

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  36. Danielle WilliamsJune 28, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    This looks great! Thanks for the chance to win it. Here is my pin: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28429041381181651/

    dnllwllms@yahoo.com

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  37. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    I'm a self-contained severe & prodund high school teacher, and over half of my kids have autism. This would be such a great tool to organize my pecs! Thank you! http://pin.it/yrNJ4Sx
    Dclark@pc.k12.ms.us

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  38. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:36 PM

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  39. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:39 PM

    Https://www.pinterest.com/pin/185773553362432595/
    Hopefully that works.

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  40. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    I would love this! I am going on my 11th year teaching and my first year in SPED. I am really excited for the next adventure and have loved reading your blog these past few weeks! Thank you for all of your tips and advice!
    Ashley
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/142848619413874533/

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  41. JenniferJune 28, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    Would love to win!! http://pin.it/AclEzTF

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  42. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 8:00 PM

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  43. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    Oh my gosh, I absolutely love this!

    https://pinterest.com/pin/69172544259909143/?source_app=android

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  44. Ms. ValerieJune 28, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Oh boy . . .
    I hope this works! :)
    https://pinterest.com/pin/106960559883529273/?source_app=android

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  45. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 8:31 PM

    I would love this! Thanks for offering this! https://www.pinterest.com/becky3033/teaching-ideas/

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  46. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 8:31 PM

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  47. Pamela GradyJune 28, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Thank you for this idea. https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uDbBIE2KvAQ/WVKlLuHoZ8I/AAAAAAAAhYw/0X93-JdBq64z3HEMyfTnluBrdlqkKz0zQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Slide1.png

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  48. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    Great organization. Love it!
    http://pin.it/ZFlvhe6

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  49. Shara KuehlJune 28, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    Love your system! http://pin.it/OqpUK69

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  50. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 9:23 PM

    Love this idea! I just started a new program at a new school in my district and my organization was not the greatest last year. This definitely would help with getting my PECS organized and ready for my upcoming students.

    http://pin.it/McWgpck

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  51. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    My pecs are always everywhere or get lost when I need them.

    https://www.pinterest.com/floofiez/autism/

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  52. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    I absolutely love this! Being organized is a great feeling, and I need something like this badly! I pinned it here : http://pin.it/kALKoQs

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  53. RachaelJune 28, 2017 at 9:40 PM

    I'm trying to get ready for next year. This would be amazing! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/142848619413874533/

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  54. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 10:09 PM

    I love the organization, this will be a much needed and appreciated addition to my classroom making the pecs accessible but the entire team!!!

    http://pin.it/hQ8hY5i

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  55. UnknownJune 28, 2017 at 10:23 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/399272323206196943/

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  56. Shea5June 28, 2017 at 11:00 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/142848619413874533/
    omg! This is amazing!
    Sheastapleton@misdmail.org

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  57. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 4:12 AM

    http://pin.it/EAtPw_7
    Hope I did this right!!! I have been looking at doing something like this for next year! My current system of just put all the symbols in a plastic bag is not working (for the last 8 years) ��

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  58. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    What a nifty idea! I've pinned on Pinterest! Thanks for the opportunity to win BIG!
    http://pin.it/JbLqccP

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  59. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    Pinned! Organizing my multiple bags/drawers full of visuals is my next summer project....as soon as I finish all the file folder tasks and task boxes!

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  60. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 5:46 AM

    http://pin.it/Tyhwu79
    I did this from my phone so I hope it works! I pinned to the board called activities for autism. I think this is a great way to store pecs for the classroom! I have mine in a tub currently but I like the idea of sorting them out by categories and having a place to neatly store them so they are always easy to find. Thank you for the great idea! And thank you for the opportunity! :)

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  61. Dottie JJune 29, 2017 at 6:11 AM

    OMG, This is amazing! Thank you for giving it away. I have a similar system for my schedule pieces, but really need to do this for my pecs as well. I have so many and feel like they are all over the place. Summer Organization Project!

    https://www.pinterest.com/dot70/classroom-organization/

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  62. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    http://pin.it/FxuI9WK

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  63. jipa89June 29, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    http://pin.it/nyYuzdj

    I would love to win this for my classroom!

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  64. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    http://pin.it/khMh1Zs

    As a first year SpEd teacher, this sure would come in handy for my nonverbal kiddos!!

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  65. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/250794272981618408/

    I have for my supplies, this would be a great addition

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  66. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    Genius! I need to get my drawer full of PEC symbols whipped into shape before school starts in a month!
    https://pinterest.com/pin/179440366386995052/?source_app=android

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  67. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 10:38 PM

    https://pinterest.com/pin/142848619413874533/?source_app=android
    Would love to use this!!!

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  68. Miss KarenJune 30, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/309833649355331703/

    Great idea! Thanks for the opportunity to win. :)

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  69. UnknownJune 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Awesome storage idea-- thanks for sharing! Thanks for the contest as well! http://pin.it/7MDV0X7

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  70. The Bender BunchJune 30, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    Entry on behalf of Teresa Luis:
    I wanted to enter for the storage bin and label giveaway. I have been following you and love everything.
    My email is tluis@rcoe.us or teresaluis72865@gmail.com.

    Not sure how to pin it.

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  71. UnknownJuly 2, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! Great storage idea.
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378443174928528174/
    Ms. Branch

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  72. UnknownJuly 27, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    I cannot wait to start this school year and I am hoping to organize myself so much better than previous years. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/81768549468428628/

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