About.com gives a few steps that could help you with those students who have a little trouble keeping their desks organized and clean.
Strategies for Students with Extremely Messy Desks
Utilize These Techniques with the Most Egregious Offenders in Your Classroom
- Extreme Mess = No More Desk For You
- For Sanity’s Sake, Out of Sight Means Out of Mind
- Appoint a Desk Inspector
In a few steps, this article gives you practical ideas on how to encourage your class to have a clean and organized desk. 