Classroom decluttering and set up! As a new teacher, this process can be overwhelming, whether you're taking over a classroom that's packed with stuff, like mine was, or completely empty. Trust me, I’ve been there! I’ve spent 5 years at this school—two in my previous classroom and three in this one. When I first inherited this classroom, I did some basic decluttering but struggled to let go of things. Over time, I accumulated even more items, and my mess grew. Now, let's break down the stepbystep process I finally used to declutter for my classroom set up.