In this episode of Extreme Makeover Rainbow Classroom Edition, I will give you my top five tips for creating a bright and inviting space of your own!
Hello and Happy Spring! Despite the wintry forecast in my area, I recently completed a display for my library that exudes spring- Colorful Clouds & Raind
Read more about my 2021 Kindergarten Classroom Makeover. I'll show you how you can mix and match your favorite classroom décor pieces...
The best classroom setup ideas to get your class ready for back to school including the best classroom layout and desk arrangements.
Find the perfect accents for your rainbow classroom on Amazon.
Need help decorating your bright classroom? Check out this blog that gives you cheap and practical things you buy for your classroom straight from Amazon!
🌈Pastel Rainbow Tassel Garland: Bright rainbow tassel garland bursting with soft color and texture perfect addition to nursery, kid's bedroom or and holiday decorating; 🌈Wood Bead Colorful Garland Material: the tassel wall hanging decoration is made of wood and good materials, soft and comfortable, exquisite in workmanship; 🌈This Tassel Garland Banner is colorful, which is suitable for party using; The vibrant color of this wood bead tassel garland can make the environment more bright, and add sweet feeling to the environment 🌈Boho Tassel Garland Size: 47inch total length. length of each tassel is 5inch. 🌈Package: 1pcs pastel party garland wall hanging.
Pool noodles provide great learning opportunities!
Read about my classroom makeover tips for creating a blacks and brights theme. If you love all things rainbow and colors that pop, this post is for you!
Teachers need to chill.
Fall in love with this dreamy, pastel classroom decor bundle! This cute pastel theme has a calming vibe with rainbows, clouds, daisies, suns and fun patterns. The entire collection is trendy and will create a colorful classroom. Everything is text editable through PowerPoint with the fonts embedded. This bundle is a growing bundle which means more resources will be added throughout this month. Each time a new resources is added, the price will increase. Buy this bundle now because it is the cheapest it will ever be! What's Included So Far: - Alphabet Posters (manuscript and cursive with and without pictures) - Birthday Display - Bulletin Board - Color Posters - Inspirational Posters - Shapes (2D and 3D) - Binder Covers, spines and editable forms - Skip Counting Posters - Borders - Rolling Cart Labels (10 & 12 Drawer) - Banner - Coming Soon Posters - Number Line - Voice Levels - Affirmation Station - Hand Signals - Flip Calendar - classroom jobs What's Coming: - labels and name tags - bulletin board letters - schedule - calendar - slides - newsletter - teacher toolbox - meet the teacher - number posters - personal use clip art - table signs **If this product is printing with black boxes around it, try these steps: Ensure you are printing in Adobe and not from your internet browser Save/export the PowerPoint as a PDF, click on "ADVANCED" and "PRINT AS IMAGE" Thank you! I absolutely love designing and creating resources! Thank you so much for supporting my small business in creating the classroom of your dreams.
My newest classroom decor in the modern decor line is Modern Pop of Color! I came up with the idea when I was wanting to create decor that would match my anchor chart and poster resources, as well as a set that would go with anything that you already had. That's the great thing about rainbow...you can incorporate just about any color. I was walking one day, trying to think of a good name for this set, and was listening to my favorite pop playlist. The idea of Modern Pop of Color came to me, so I knew I had to incorporate some of my favorite pop songs into the decor somehow. It's just a really fun set that I think you AND your students will love. I tried to keep it simple and modern, but also student friendly. I have lots of photos below just so you can get an idea of how to set it up in your own classroom, but feel free to put your own touch on it! Let's take a look! This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Like I said earlier, you can make this set match just about anything you already have. Since there are a lot of colors, I would go simple on the backgrounds and borders. I like to be cohesive around the whole classroom. Only use one background on all of your bulletin boards if you want to do that. I think a solid black, white, or brown would look really great with this set. This painted dots background is also a fun option that goes really well. Again, be consistent and simple with your borders. What color are you really wanting to bring out? Maybe you want lots of pinks, so choose a plain pink border to use all around your room. To add more dimension, do an additional black or white boarder around the outside of your boards. The best part of the whole classroom decor set is these motivational posters! I tried to choose pop songs that everyone knows, especially lots of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift! Wouldn't it be fun to have these playing on the first day when your students come in?! Just make sure it's the clean version...lol. I know there are lots of Swifties around here, so if you are really wanting to bring her out in your decor, I would print these as posters. I give directions on how you can do that in the pack, or you can have them enlarged at an office store or on your school's poster maker if they have one. When you go to decorate your boards, I would use more of the pink and purple pennants and borders to tie it all in. The different color letters on these posters will also help tie in all of the rainbow colors from the rest of the set. I designed the posters so that you could create a gallery wall with them. Another option would be to print them as large posters and then use border around them to give them a framed look. This would be great for those large empty spaces on your classroom walls. I always begin my classroom decor sets with the alphabet first. I have always used this as the focal point of my classroom. I am in love with this set and the colors! I changed them about twenty times trying to get the most calming, modern rainbow combination. I have included different options, including a set with handwriting lines and a cursive set. There are also large letters in the pack that I plan to show more about on my Instagram showcasing a fun wall idea you could make in your classroom. Using pennants is one of my favorite, cheap hacks to decorate a classroom. They are always so fun and whimsical, and they can help tie everything in your classroom together. I put them in all kinds of places, from my easel to lining the bottom of shelves. Notice how the border above matches the bulletin board paper..keep it cohesive. You get editable versions of most of the components in the pack. I know we all organize these drawers differently, so you can either use mine or create your own. There are editable binder covers with each of the colors from the rainbow that you can design to fit your needs. Let's talk labels! I label EVERYTHING! This helps me and my students stay organized all throughout the year. Everything has a place. I always get my ribbon and twine at Hobby Lobby when it's half off. They have the best options and prices. I wouldn't choose more than two kinds. I also like to use really thick ribbon on the larger storage to make it pop. There are two different supply label options...round rainbow and square/rectangular white. The ones students will use all have clip art on them for the little ones. I did the white option in case it bothered you if the labels weren't in rainbow order. I know that I am crazy like that, so I figured there were more like me out there...lol. The white also helps break up all the color a little bit. There are editable versions included of all of the labels in the set. There are large round table signs, as well as rectangular ones for table caddies included. You could hang the round ones or attach them to large baskets on the tables. I like to put picture books inside at the beginning of the year for early finishers. I included a few of these letter sets to put around your room that say READ, MAGIC, LEARN, and BE KIND. The classroom library labels are all themed. There are also blank ones for those themes you might have that I didn't include. There are rainbow student numbers that you can attach to their book bins. The calendar and number of the day set includes everything you need for that part of your day. I have always used hand signals in my classroom, and it just helps so much. There is so much more in the classroom decor set that you don't see here, so please download the preview to see more on the TPT listing. If you decide to decorate your classroom with Modern Pop of Color, I would LOVE to see it! Just send me pics by DM or tag me on Instagram. Have so much fun decorating your classroom, and let me know if you have any questions!
While the norm here on little illuminations is posting about our adventures in Pre-K, I have recently started teaching Sunday School. W...
The classroom of your dreams is easy to achieve with a little DIY magic.
Step inside my kindergarten classroom! I love creating a bright, inviting, and organized space for my students. Check out some of my classroom makeovers...
Looking for a simple way to transform your classroom from drab to fab? Or perhaps you’re after inspiration for some boho themed classroom decorations? I’ve got you covered! Know why? Because your classroom is going to look *beautiful* and on trend, with my neutral Boho Rainbow Classroom Décor bundle! I created this stylish décor bundle back in 2019 with the modern teacher in mind! It includes everything a teacher like you would need to set up an amazing educational space for yourself and your students with new resources being updated and added regularly! Many of the elements are editable which means you can easily customize them to cater for the needs of your students and the requirements of your school. It’s also suitable for all year levels – primary and secondary! I have made sure to include multiple versions of each resource and all Australian State font options for those who require Victorian Modern Cursive or Queensland Beginners font (etc). See? Got you covered! I was inspired to create these stunning, neutral toned educational printables as an alternative to the bright colors we are so used to having in our classrooms. Colorful, busy classrooms can be overwhelming for students. Have you thought about using a neutral color palette to invoke a sense of calm and add an earthy feel to your classroom? Now’s your chance! Keep scrolling for a sneak peek at what’s included in my best selling Boho Rainbow Classroom Décor Bundle. Take a peek inside the Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor Bundle 10 DRAWER ROLLING CART (TEACHER TROLLEY) A teacher trolley, 10 drawer cart or rolling trolley is a must-have item in every teacher’s classroom – IMO so why not spruce yours up with these stunning editable boho rainbow teacher trolley labels! There are 2 neutral rainbow designs included in this pack – both editable so you can easily customize your rolling cart to suit the needs of your classroom. Alphabet Posters In the gorgeous neutral rainbow color palette, my Boho Rainbow Alphabet Posters come in four different designs suited to both lower and upper elementary. (See below) They come in a Standard Primary Font as well as each Australian State Font – VIC, QLD, NSW, TAS, SA as well as a Cursive font option for US Teachers. Editable options are also included for teachers who require a different font or are in a bilingual classroom. Simply type your text into the text box provided. Behavior Chart Due to popular request, I have included an editable Behavior Chart which some teachers choose to use as a visual way to keep track of your students’ behavior. Simply move your students up and down the chart using a peg with their name on it as a form of behavior management for your classroom. It comes in two editable designs that you can easily customize to suit your class’ needs. Boho Rainbow Birthday Display I remember loving seeing my name and birthday up on the classroom wall as a kid. That’s why I created a Boho Rainbow Birthday Display, that comes in two editable designs. There is a heading poster for ‘Our Birthdays’ and a Months of The Year Birthday Chart. Boho Rainbow Binder Covers and Spines Keep your teaching resources, assessment checklists and planning documents organized and easily accessible using these Editable Boho Rainbow themed teacher binder covers and spines. There are a whopping 20 editable designs for you to choose from. Created in a stunning neutral color palette, each of the designs feature modern images of muted rainbows to help you transform your office space and keep your organization on point! Bulletin Board Bunting and Banners – boho style @pocketfulofpre.k This is one of my favorite ways to transform a classroom, mainly because it’s such a simple addition! My Bulletin Board Bunting and Banners are *so* simple to edit – just type in your text into the text box provided to create stunning bulletin board headers that *POP*! Classroom Jobs Giving students jobs around the classroom has always been a hit with my students. They thrive on having a sense of responsibility and ownership over their classroom. My Classroom Jobs display is a simple and stunning way to make this happen! Display them in your classroom and change them as frequently as desired. Clock Numbers Is there any greater joy than seeing your students learn to tell the time? (Well, I can think of a few… but you get my point!) With my Clock Numbers, all you need to do is simply cut out the numbers and place them around your classroom clock! They come in two designs as well. Classroom Calendar and Weather Display This gorgeous Class Calendar and Weather display comes in two versions. It’s sure to brighten up your Morning Meeting Area and excite your students because *they* are the ones who change the interactive pieces around each day! It’s such a simple tool for helping students learn about days of the week, as well as seasons and weather. Classroom Labels – EDITABLE! If there was one thing I couldn’t live without as a teacher, it would have to be labels! They’re *essential* for keeping a classroom organized. Use my Classroom Labels on your students desks, bag tags, tubs, math and literacy resources, teacher and office supplies, organize your storeroom tubs, cupboards and more! You can even use them to create a boho rainbow themed classroom library! @lololoveslearning They’re available in two neutral rainbow designs. And probably my favorite thing about these labels – is that because they are editable, you can even create your own Classroom Affirmation Station for your students to look at each day! Boho Rainbow Classroom Posters – EDITABLE I created my Editable Boho Rainbow Classroom Posters using a stunning neutral color palette with muted tones. To make it as simple as possible to use, all you need to do is type in your text to create your own customizable classroom posters so it suits the needs of your class. These make a great bulletin board display for classroom rules or values, binder covers, amazing work coming soon display, growth mindset displays, motivational quotes – whatever your heart desires! Days at School Tally Reaching the 100 Day milestone is special. Each morning, reinforce early years number and place value concepts with this 100 Days of School display. @thehappyhomeyclassroom Door Display Your door display is the face of your classroom, so it really helps you set the tone for your room! The sign on this sweet display reads “We are a rainbow of possibilities” and includes editable labels for you to type in your students’ names. Learning Intentions, Success Criteria, WALT, WALF etc This display can be used in two ways: simply type in your learning focus, print and display. Or, you could print blank sheets, place them in a plastic pocket and display them in your classroom. Just use whiteboard markers to record your daily learning focus and erase them to re-use the next day. My Learning Intentions and Success Criteria come in multiple editable designs so you can pick your fave! Number Posters My Boho Rainbow Numbers Posters have been a real hit lately, and it doesn’t surprise me – because my students have always found them so useful in my classroom. They’re available in a standard primary font as well as all the Australian fonts for each state. These Number Posters come in the following numbers: 0-30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 – in 2 versions; ten frame dots going up and down as well as dots going across the ten frames. @abcswithmissb Student Name tags and Goals Desk Plates The boho rainbow student desk plates include an alphabet and number strip and come in a standard primary font as well as all Australian State Fonts. There is an editable strip for teachers to type in their students names. All you need to do is print and place on your student’s desks to create a modern boho rainbow look! I’ve made my Student Name and Goals Desk Plates available for all year levels. With this editable file, simply type in or hand write your students’ names! I’ve included six various goals desk plates are included for you to choose from, with all Aussie fonts available. Teacher Toolbox Labels Keep your classroom, stationery and office supplies organized, with my editable Teacher Toolbox labels. I wanted you to be able to customize your toolbox because we all have different bits and bobs to store! In the Neutral Rainbow Classroom theme, I have two styles of editable labels available – one with a black outline and neutral color palette outline. @my.classroom.days Neutral Rainbow Visual Timetable with Clocks We all like to know what the plan for the day is, right? So do our students! Keep your class on task and in the loop with what’s on for the day with this stunning Visual Timetable. Included is a PDF version – just print and go, as well as an editable PowerPoint version – just type in your own text to suit your class needs and choose your own fonts! I’ve also added in separate clocks because you may wish to use them on the side as a teaching point for your students. I’ve also included 2 designs in the pack – one with just boho rainbows, and the other using the boho color palette with little graphics for each subject – perfect for the early years classroom! Boho Rainbow Welcome Posters My gorgeous Boho Rainbow Welcome Posters can be placed on the classroom door or window to welcome your students each day! I’ve added nine various styles of welcome posters, because I want you to be able to pick your fave, or alternate them as often as you like! Just choose your own font, type in your classroom name, print and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous welcome poster! Word Wall Alphabet Headers and Word Cards With my Editable Word Wall Alphabet Headers and Word Cards, you can very easily choose your preferred font. Simply type in the words that suit your classroom needs. They’re also available in all Aussie state fonts! That’s all, BFFs! I hope you loved getting a sneak peek into my best selling modern classroom decorations bundle – the neutrals Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor range. If you have any questions about any of the products, please don’t hesitate to ask below! If you’d like to grab the bundle for yourself, simply click here. Want to see more? If you’re curious about my other popular classroom decor bundles, you can check them out here: Modern Rainbow Classroom Decor Modern Farmhouse Botanical Classroom Decor Modern Boho Classroom Decor
These adorable paint can curtains were made by Melissa D. Olson in her classroom! She was so kind to share her directions! Tutorial: "We drilled holes in the side and bottom of the can (at
In this episode of Extreme Makeover Rainbow Classroom Edition, I will give you my top five tips for creating a bright and inviting space of your own!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - This adorable watercolor style rainbow-themed 3-pack of classroom posters will go perfect in any classroom! Muted yet colorful, these are a fantastic décor element for any homeschool, preschool, kindergarten, or elementary teacher’s classroom resources. Perfect for back to school! WHAT YOU GET - * 3 page PDF document 8.5x11”. 1 poster per page. Final product will not have watermark. Colors may vary slightly due to printer differences. HOW TO DOWNLOAD - Once purchased, you will receive an email with a link to your file. Click on the link and download your file. From there, you can save and print from your home computer or send it to a print shop to be printed. You can also reference Etsy’s article “Downloading a Digital Item” here: etsy.com/help/article/3949 TERMS - Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final and returns or exchanges will not be accepted. However, if you have any problems with your product, please contact me and I will be more than happy to help! This digital download is for PERSONAL/CLASSROOM use only and not to be resold or distributed. Once bought, this download can be printed for yourself as needed, but please do not share the digital file or distribute printed files. This helps me keep my store up and running! If you enjoy your product, please consider leaving a review. Thank you!
Get inspired by the best classroom themes that you'll want to try this year. Plus, ideas for decor, organization and more to fit your theme!
I thought this would never happen, but I am finally posting my 2016-2017 classroom tour! I always have big plans to take all my classroom photos and post them at the beginning of the year, but the never ending back-to-school to do list seems to get in the way every time. I think I'll just blame it on island time. ;) Anyway, hope you enjoy this little tour of my classroom! Here is the view from my doorway, looking towards my classroom library: Here is a closer look at my classroom library. I love this area of the room and the kids do too! All of the color in this area makes my teacher heart happy. My book bins are from Steps to Literacy. The bins on the shelf to the left hold our leveled fiction books and the bins on the smaller shelf/reading bench hold our nonfiction books (see picture below). Both shelves, the two saucer chairs, and my lamp are from Walmart. The little table is a family antique that I spruced up for my classroom last year and the chevron rug is from Overstock. (It is from the Mohawk Home brand, but I am not sure if it is still available.) The tassel banner on the small bulletin board is from Schoolgirl Style and the welcome banner is from Teacher Created Resources. One of my favorite additions to my classroom library this year is this huge Dr. Seuss quote! I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut it out of vinyl. This made it much easier to put up on the wall. I can't imagine putting up a huge quote like this letter by letter. The font is KG Next To Me Solid. I printed the Melonheadz clip art poster-size, then cut out the pieces, and taped them together. Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd has a tutorial for this if you're interested in doing it in your classroom. This is a close up of our classroom rules. They are free (and editable!) from Lucky to Be in First. I bought some cheap black frames from Walmart to frame them and they fit perfectly on the window sill. The throw pillows in my saucer chairs came from Target. The photo above gives you a closer look at the main bookshelf in my classroom library. I found the wooden READ letters at Michael's a few years ago and spruced them up with paint and washi tape. The quote inside the frame is part of a freebie chalkboard set from Khrys Bosland and the book bin labels are from A Cupcake for the Teacher. The Officer Buckle craftivity that is on display is from Caitlin Clabby at Kindergarten Smiles. To the left of that shelf are my new display shelves, which are actually IKEA spice racks! (If you frequent Pinterest, you'll know this is definitely not a new idea, but it's something I've always wanted to try out in my classroom.) I bought these little book buddies from Amazon and decided to display them here. I love how this little area turned out! (Well, except for the fact that the top shelf should probably have been a few inches lower. haha. Hopefully I can lower it at some point.) The plan is to switch out the books throughout the year, although as you can see, I kind of dropped the ball on that in the midst of the beginning of the year craziness. #oops. Moving to the right of my classroom library, you'll see my computer and Smart Board. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll notice I don't usually post pictures of this area of the room because all of the cords and wires drive me crazy! This is where we meet for Math lessons, but my students also love to use this rug (from Amazon) during independent reading, writing, and other times during the day. We keep our book boxes on the top shelf of the built-in shelving and the bottom shelf is used to hold word work games, chapter books, clipboards, and writing journals. If you looked at my classroom pictures from last year, you'll notice my counters and cabinets are different. They were recovered this summer and I love the new look! In this photo, you can see more of the west wall. This wall is pretty much all bulletin boards and cabinets. To maximize space, I put my number posters on the cabinets. I love this wall in my classroom! I had the pennant banners (from Target) up from last year, but this year I decided to add the "Be" quotes under each set of banners. I cut the letters from Astrobrights paper using my Cameo. It turned out even better than I expected and makes such a statement in the room! If you do not have a Silhouette or Cricut and would like to make these quotes for your room, you can check out my Be Brave Be Kind Be You Decor Kit in my TPT store. The picture below gives a much better look at this area. This is obviously a picture from the very beginning of the year, but I included it anyway since it was the best one I had of this wall. I made new number posters this year and love how they stand out against my light cabinets! I have them posted in two different font styles (and also with a white background) in my TPT store if you are interested. The banner on my bucket filler board is from From the Pond and can be found here. I ordered these paper baskets from Really Good Stuff and they have been such a lifesaver this year! They help to keep my dreaded paper piles under control and my students have even caught on to using them! (For example, the student passing out papers knows any extras go in the extras bin and they know to turn in their work in the turn in bin.) These are a mix of the Neon and Rainbow sets. I made the basket labels to match my number posters. An editable set can be found here. Moving further along this wall, you'll see a full view of my Writing board. This is where our Writer's Workshop anchor charts go. We just finished our first unit and are about to start narrative writing, so I cleared the board to make room for new charts. This little table serves a variety of purposes in our classroom. It's not only a Writing center, but is also used by my assistant to work with individual students or as a cool down spot by students who need a break. Last year I had my Writing Center choices on the actual bulletin board, but this year I decided to display them under the board to make more room for anchor charts. This little chalkboard pencil from Target was the perfect addition to this area! I cut the words from white vinyl using my Silhouette Cameo and stuck them right on. I love how the pencil points to the writing choices and adds a cute touch to the area. The writing choices (and the Write pennant banner) are from Seusstastic's Ultimate Writing station pack, which can be found here. Just under my Writing board, near my door, you'll see our brag tag display. I started brag tags mid-year last year and used a bulletin board to display them. While this was really cute, I wanted a more functional way to display them without sacrificing bulletin board space. These are two racks from Walmart that are screwed in side by side. I used die-cut chalkboard pieces from Hobby Lobby to cover the area above each hook. The best part about this solution is that my students can easily reach their brag tag necklaces now, whereas before, I had to help some students reach their necklaces on the bulletin board. Let's zoom out on the south wall in my classroom. This is what you see when you stand at the large shag rug by the Smart Board. The paper lanterns are from Oriental Trading. I hung them with black ribbon and tied bows to add a cute look (inspired by KinderCraze). A little closer... The paper fans are a new addition this year and are from PomLove on Etsy. I love the pop of color they add! In the middle of the paper fan display, I have a chalkboard quote that I bought at a local store. It says "Speak the truth even if your voice shakes." :) In the picture above, you get a better look at my small group table. I don't have a desk, so this little table does double duty. It is a wooden table but I covered the surface with chalkboard contact paper from Walmart. The stools are the same ones from last year (from IKEA), but I decided to spray paint them this year for an extra pop of color. On the left side of this wall is the inside of my classroom door, which is decorated with this awesome quote from Maya Angelou. Last year, my door was white and boring. I knew I wanted to spruce it up this year and I love how it turned out! If you want to find out more about how I made this display, check out my blog post here. Edit: Since this post was written, I have created a decor kit with the quote and circles to make it easy for you to re-create in your own classroom. If you would like to find out more, you can view the product here. To the right of my door is my helpers bulletin board. This board displays my classroom jobs. The display from Amy Groesbeck and can be found here. The banner is also from Amy's store. You've probably noticed by now that I've used them on almost all of my bulletin boards! Underneath this bulletin board, I have backpack hooks for my students that are labelled with their numbers (labels from Creative Teaching Press). Yes, I only have 11 students. :) One of the perks of teaching on a small island! Moving on to my area of the classroom! Since I don't have a desk, this space holds a lot of my supplies and materials. I love all the color in this area! On the window sill, I have my "hello" sign from Target and some tissue paper flowers in vases. I wasn't planning on putting them there, but I found those cute little vases in a local shop and just had to find some way to use them! Here is a closer look. The 10-drawer rainbow cart is from Walmart and mostly holds materials for Guided Reading. Last year, I didn't have labels on the cart and it became a little bit of hot mess. This year, I removed the knobs from the drawers and used Miss West Best's editable labels to help me stay more organized. I also have my teacher toolbox (labeled with Teach Create Motivate's editable labels), and my daily bins for Guided Reading (from Steps to Literacy). I made the days of the week labels to match the other black and brights decor and have an editable set available in my TPT store. On the bottom shelf, I have my fabric drawers that were included with the shelf (from Walmart) and those hold various Math and Literacy games, art supplies, extra school supplies, etc. This year I added these Sterilite drawers to hold my daily copies and extra subject copies. The labels are from Learning in Wonderland's Let's Get Organized bundle on TPT. The pails resting on top hold some supplies that I wanted to have easy access to, such as scissors, anchor chart markers, guided reading wands etc. I believe all of the pails came from the Target Dollar Spot. Hanging above the drawers, you'll see my pencil sign from Tallahassee Sunday. I love it and my kiddos refer to it whenever they need to spell my name! Here is a better look at this corner of the room. The door in the picture is for my closet. I painted it with chalkboard paint too, but haven't added anything to it yet due to the limited space with the vents. I am thinking I will have my kiddos sign their names on it with chalk to celebrate their sight word mastery or something similar. Above the door is my "It's time to learn" clock from Mardel. Who says clocks can't be cute? ;) This shelf holds my monthly read alouds and a few other items. I labeled the bins (from Really Good Stuff) with chalkboard labels and put them in order from September to June. It has been so helpful so far to have all my read alouds organized and within reach! The bottom area of the shelf is used to hold smaller supplies (in the mini drawer set), my brag tags and reward coupons, and some binders. Above the shelf, I have some more chalkboard accents. The two signs next to my phone are from Jo-Ann's. The four mini chalkboards are actually wooden plaques from Michael's that I painted black. I printed our school rules (based on the acronym SAFE) and modpodged them to the plaques so that we would have them to refer to each day. This little area is another happy spot. :) The shelf holds our whiteboards and Math manipulatives (labels from Amy Groesbeck). On the top, I have more of Khrys Bosland's quote posters in frames, with a bouquet of tissue paper flowers in the middle. I ended up adding confetti to the vase to hide the flower stems and love the colorful and whimsical look it adds. The blue polka dot board is from Hobby Lobby and holds all the notes from my little sweeties. :) I found an Astrobrights circle banner kit at Walmart over the summer and decided to add a small one over the board to tie in with the color scheme. This is a look at the front wall in my classroom. The board on the left was originally a green chalkboard, so I covered it up and it now serves as a word wall. The magnetic board makes it super easy to add words and allows students to borrow words to write them if necessary. My alphabet posters are from Miss Giraffe and the calendar set on my whiteboard is from Teacher Created Resources. You'll notice in the picture above that I've added large Sterilite drawers and caddies this year. I am stuck with desks for now, but wanted to keep my students' books and basic supplies in a central location. I spray painted the drawer frames green, blue, and pink to match my table colors. The supply caddies are from Really Good Stuff. I spruced them up with a curly ribbon bow from Michael's and Amy Lemons' free labels. The matching bowls on each group of desks are used as our tidy tubs and hold our paper scraps during cutting activities. Those came from a local store. This year I decided to move my bucket filler message center from the plastic shoe hanger. I bought some s-hooks and ordered new buckets from Oriental Trading. The hooks hang perfectly on the ledge and it has been so convenient to have the buckets at the front of the room! The posters under the buckets are from Rulin' the Roost's Bucket Filler pack. Our learning objectives are displayed in frames under the word wall and white board. It is super easy to write on the frames with a dry erase marker! The blank subject posters are from True Life I'm a Teacher. Underneath our learning objectives is our Marzano scale (from Alma Almazan), which we use to assess our learning. A view from the other side. The pink, green, and blue containers (from Michael's) hold calendar pieces. If you look closely, you can see they are actually attached to clips on this rainbow chevron thing (from Target). This idea originally came from Teaching is a Treasure on Instagram. Right next to my whiteboard is our birthday display from Cupcakes 'n Curriculum and our hand signal posters. The hand signal posters were a freebie from Jessica Travis at Wild About Firsties a few years back, but are no longer available. However, she has a new free set of hand signal posters in a different design, so check those out if you are in need of some. I originally ordered this little table from Walmart as a Writing Center table a few years ago. But as you can see, it ended up being much shorter than what I expected. I have put it to use a little supply station of sorts. It works perfectly because the kids can reach everything easily. You have probably noticed my pencil buckets are in a sad state. haha I am still wondering where all those pencils have gone! (The sharp and dull labels are a freebie in my TPT store if you are interested.) I labeled the mini Sterilite drawers with Learning in Wonderland's labels and am using them to hold extra crayons. This has been such a lifesaver this year because all those misplaced crayons now have a home! And that wraps up the tour! Whew! I did warn you that there would be a lot of pictures. :) I hope you enjoyed looking at my little home away from home. Let me just say that my first year of teaching, my classroom did not look anything like this. It took several years to bring this vision to life! At the end of the day, a nicely decorated classroom is not the most important thing, but it is something I genuinely enjoy doing and gets me excited about going back to work after the summer. What I love the most about my classroom are the eleven sweet kiddos I get to share it with each day! They love our bright and colorful learning space as much as I do and we truly enjoy being here every week! Thanks for taking the time to go on this little tour with me! I tried to include links and sources for most of the products and decor, but please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions!
Get inspired by the best classroom themes that you'll want to try this year. Plus, ideas for decor, organization and more to fit your theme!
