Bankers Box Decorative Eight Compartment Literature Sorter, Letter, Black/White Brocade (6170301)

I ordered a second one of these boxes for my classroom after a few weeks of enjoying the first one. These have become such a daily part of my classroom routines, and I shudder to think of my former paper problems prior to adding these to my classroom!Setup: These boxes require some setup, but no scissors, glue, staples, or pain and suffering are required. Follow the directions given to fold them into position, and use common sense. I was able to put these together in under 10 minutes.Appearance: I really like the brocade styling of these boxes. They don’t clash with anything in my classroom and seem to just blend in with their surroundings. I also like the plastic bindings that are included for the shelves, which look nice and offer some protection that prevents the cardboard from fraying. Note that the brocade detailing encases the exterior of the box, and small panels fold in to give the illusion of a complete pattern within the box, but the interior is just plain white.Uses: With 4 classes and 120 students, my classroom used to have stacks of paper plopped in various locations, which was stressful for me, confusing for my students, and unsightly to visitors. My struggles with excessive paper piles have finally been cured! I use two of these boxes in my classroom: One box is used for work in progress (one column) and work ready to be turned in (the other column), and the other box used for handouts/copies that are not in use yet. These boxes can hold something light on top, if necessary, but I wouldn’t put anything too heavy on top of them as these are made of cardboard and I wouldn’t want to risk any cave-ins or damage. They hold plenty of paper inside with no warping or caving in as of yet.Bottom Line: If you are a teacher, these boxes will help you with organization (which is like 50% of our job anyway), and will look pretty while doing so. I highly recommend this for any teachers out there looking for a solution to endless paper woes!