I collaborated with Lakeshore Learning, the ultimate teacher store, on a back to school decor project. Of course, I could NOT pass this up! Several years ago, I started getting into bright neon and chalkboard and the Chevron & Dots Starter Pack they sent me is the motivation I needed! Without further ado, I'm hoping you will find some inspiration here! The original inspiration for this bulletin board idea came from my sweet friend, Jodi from Fun in First. I call this "Restroom Review" because that is just what it is. This is in our hallway right outside our first grade bathrooms. I believe in utilizing every educational opportunity while I have my students and that includes in the hallway. The posters and math vocab were made by me but are not finished. This hallway display is changed every Monday morning based on what unit we are on in Journey's. I also change the math vocabulary based on what lesson/topic we are on that week. I take … [Read more...] about Back to School Decor Ideas
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New Classroom Reveal…..Finally!
So I finally feel confident about sharing some pictures with you. I have shared several on IG already. Do you follow me there? Well, you should...seriously. Here goes nothing......... First, I'm going to take you through a few bulletin boards in our first grade hallway. My BFF at work & fellow blogger, Stacey, from Teaching Ever After, & I were totally inspired by Jodi's Restroom Review bulletin board. We went from having bathrooms in our classrooms to having a shared hallway bathroom. It was driving me nutso trying to keep them at a level zero in the hallway. I love how this is an interactive bulletin board that can be changed or kept the same throughout the year. My kiddos are having a contest to see who can make the largest word. I first saw something similar to this on Etsy. But then my friend Alisha from Bubbly Blond made one for her classroom & posted a pic on IG & I was obsessed! Here are a few more shots of this … [Read more...] about New Classroom Reveal…..Finally!
HNY Freebielicious Blog Hop
I truly wish it was not 2 am right now...otherwise this would be way more detailed. If you follow me on Pinterest then you know my latest obsession. One word.....FILOFAX. I purchased this beauty I call "pinky" in August. I started to use it for school & then I changed organizers. The only reason I changed is because I needed something bigger. I will give you a tour of my school binder/organizer another time. I.AM.OBSESSED with both. Keep reading..I have a surprise for you at the end of this post. I am totally on my vampire schedule again & am up all night long. Please pray for me next week. I am going to die! New school. New classroom. Up at 6 am again. I am getting anxiety thinking about it. I have been working on things for my new classroom my entire break. I can't wait to show you pictures. I will not unveil, until it's complete. So stay tuned........Hopefully, it won't be a year from now...lol. One of my main goals for my new classroom is … [Read more...] about HNY Freebielicious Blog Hop
Positive Rewards for Classroom Management
If you have been a follower for the last several years then you know I focus on positive classroom management. Several years ago when I implemented my reward coupons I witnessed a drastic change in my classroom atmosphere. It was truly amazing to watch. Along with the reward coupons I also use a combination of character trait student recognition necklaces (pictured above) and my other student recognition necklaces. It is amazing how the students just light up when I would tell them to go grab the "I was respectful" necklace! They wore them proudly & loved the extra attention they received from the principal, other teachers & staff members. This is how I used to store them. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the way these were stored BUT you know I like to change things up........keep reading. I simply printed the necklaces out on REGULAR PRINTER PAPER, not card stock & then cut each necklace out & pasted it on tie dye scrapbook paper. Of … [Read more...] about Positive Rewards for Classroom Management