Back to School

Well it is that time of year! I am back in the classroom organizing, sorting, and then reorganizing, etc. This year I have totally switched up my room! Yay me. But then, the day after I moved everything around, I returned to the classroom and found that a new ceiling mounted projcetor had magically appeared in my room. Great news, right? Yup. Except that the projector is pointing toward the white board that I DON'T usually use. And it doesn't rotate. So now the room is a mess, and I CAN NOT figure out how to place the tables in a position I like. Bummer. Looks like I will have to go back down there again tomorrow and figure out what to do. Perhaps if I talk to him nicely, the hubby will go with me and help. :) I did have plans this summer to be completely productive. However, it turns out I really enjoy Big Brother..... I know. I'm lame. And I didn't get anything done. Ugh. And although this season of Big Brother is a bit of a bore, I have watched 3 entire seasons from the last few years. What an awesome show!! Dan was amazing last year. Too bad about this season though. Anyway, between episodes I was able to sneak a peek at Pinterest. I love Pinterest! And I was able to implement a few ideas for my room!! I now have a calendar with hooks instead of velcro. The velcro was a great idea initially, but after a while it has to be replaced because it becomes worn out. The other reason I really like the hooks is because I tend to become totally disorganized by the middle of the year. I can NEVER find all the little numbers/holidays/months that have to get stapled to the chart. I am hoping the hooks are going to eliminate all that hassle.

I also saw some really cute whisper phones on Pinterest. They were the simple phones made from PVC pipe, but some amazingly creative teacher put duct tape in the middle to make them look more appealing. I figured I could totally do the same! I like them. And it was SOOOO easy.

Gosh. I still have so much to do and our teacher workdays start back up on Monday! Yikes! I better get back to work! And for all those teachers that are going back to school soon (or have already started), the Teachers Pay Teachers website is have a great back to school sale at www.teacherspayteachers.com. Come check us out, we may have just what you are looking for! I will be stopping by myself to pick up some creative goodies for my class!! See you around!!

Clip art and classroom pictures

Happy Saturday!  I stayed up REALLY late last night!  Usually I am in bed by 9pm, however, last night I discovered how to create my own clip art.  Yay! So, I stayed up until 4am creating clip art to use in my worksheets for school.  So excited to try them out.  Of course, I may use my kids for practice this weekend, just to make sure they work...  haha

Now that I am up and awake, I have decided to share some pictures of my classroom.  They are the dreaded before and after pictures.  I spent a lot of time trying to paint and reinvent the classroom before school started.  I really like the results.  It pleases me.  This will also give me a change to see how to actually add pictures on to this thing.  Especially since I haven't figured anything else out just yet...  Gotta start somewhere!

 

 



 

So those are two pictures from my classroom last year.  I like the room, but I thought that a Kindergarten classroom should be more colorful, bright, and happy. 

 

I LOVE my bright yellow wall!  Obviously, this is before I set up the classroom! 

 

 

I saw this idea on Pinterest.  Turning the side of a file cabinet into a magnetic board is SUCH a good idea!  I think I got the alphabet cards from TpT, but I boardered them with animal print card stock.  Super cute.

 

 

This is my reading area.  My mom bought me the red shag carpet.  My mom rocks!

 

 

These drawers were dark green and chipped last year.  I gave them a make over.

 

 

I saw this idea on Pinterest also.  It's a great dismissal chart and so helpful.

 



 

This is my red door.  My mom's idea.  She likes red.  My kids love the door too.  Every time they draw a picture of the classroom, they include the door!  lol  On the sides of the picture you can see my green math self and one of the red cubbies for the students.  These pieces of furniture also received a make over before school started.  I was a painting champion!!

 

 

Well I am off to complete more work!  Enjoy the weekend!