Sunday, July 31, 2011

Classroom Decorating: Day Ten

A few last minute touches. I'd love to say I'm ready for our first inservice day Wednesday, but sadly, I'm not. There are still several things that need to be done, but nothing major. So I'm almost there. Enough rambling though. Here's today's update!

Accomplished: Snagging this **adorable** desk! Is this not the cutest thing EVER???
This belonged to my friend across the hall. She used it as her desk last year, but got a beautiful L-shaped desk this year, so I took this off her hands! She painted the drawers...aren't they cute?? I'm using it as a writing center for one student. Haven't decided how I'm going to decide which student goes each center rotation yet, but I'm going to make it work! The desk is just too cute not to be used, right?? 
***Please note that the top of the desk will soon be covered with pretty containers for pencils and other writer's tools. And maybe a cozy lamp??

Accomplished: Reader's Workshop Charts 



I found these charts somewhere online, but can't remember where?? 

Accomplished: Another entire corner...for those of you keeping up, this means the ENTIRE back of the room is complete! 

Accomplished: My "How to find 'Just Right' Books" Chart
I found this on an old computer, so I have no idea where the idea for the  chart originally came from, but I thought it was great! It's in my meeting area, which also doubles as my buddy reading center during center rotations.

Accomplished: Added names to my bees. The font is Doodle Tipsy for anybody wondering. One of my favs!



Accomplished: Outside Student Work Display




A week from tonight I'll be preparing for the first day of school. Bittersweet. It's been a good summer but I'm ready to meet my little boys and girls! :)



21 comments:

  1. Your room is stinkin' adorable. I L-O-V-E the desk. As soon as I saw it I started thinking ok I need to hit up some yard sales or something. My room is lady bugs and flowers....love your bees. I think I'm going to steal the displayed work idea but make them lady bugs instead. Good luck on your week back. We start back August 15th for inservice.

    Dana
    myglittergarden.blogspot

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  2. Your room looks gorgeous! I love the Reading Workshop Posters :)

    ✿Brittney

    Teach.Pray.Love

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  3. Your room looks amazing! I love watching the progress. It looks like you are almost there. =)
    -Emily
    First Grade School Box

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  4. I check (STALK) your blog every day!! I see you have the first set of Spelling words for Reading Street up. How quickly do you get started into the first story? Do you do any of the K review like they suggest? I kind of think it is too slow but always wonder if I start to quickly. I usually spend a week or two depending on the group to get started. I love, love, love your room!!

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  5. Your kiddos are going to LOVE their new room! It is absolutely adorable!!

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  6. Everything looks so cute! Your kiddos will love it!

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  7. I LOVE LOVE your room! Just curious, what else do you put on your black sheet with the bees and your students' names? Love it!

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  8. I seriously LOVE your room!! Great job!!

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  9. I LOVE how your room is so kid friendly and accessible to them. I also stalk your blog for great ideas. I hope I can make my blog as useful as yours!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

    Diana
    Coleslittlepups

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  10. I would love a copy or patteren of the birds outside your door if possible. They are adorable along with everything else in your room. Thanks amosbar11@cox.net

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  11. I would also love a copy of your birds they are tooo cute! Jennbrown8@gmail.com

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  12. I love the birds on your outside wall. Do you have a printable for them. They are super cute! I want to use them for a "twitter" writing center idea. I love your classroom set up. I've been following you since day 1 of your classroom decorating. It is so adorable! Love the creativity. Thanks!

    thinkpink_247@yahoo.com

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  13. I love the polka dots! Please, email me where you got the black and white dots border. I am changing over this year.
    Erica Bohrer's First Grade
    ericabohrer@gmail.com

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  14. I love the birds too! If there is any pattern or place to get them please please let me know!
    katiecoleman916@gmail.com
    Once Upon A Teaching Blog

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  15. Do you have a pattern for the birds. LOVE THEM!!! onesweetworld67 at gmail dot com :)

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  16. I LOVE your word wall! It doesn't look like a regular sized bulletin board. Is it just paper or fabric on the wall? If so, how do you get it to stay up so perfectly? Please, do a whole post on your wonderful WW! :) Thanks for the great pictures.

    Meghan

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  17. Could I also have the bird pattern?? So cute!
    msuzio@ioniaschools.org

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  18. I am obsessed with your room! Everything turned out so cute!!

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  19. I love your room!! I have been addicted to your blog for three days now!! I just cant stay away! I cant wait to see what you do this year! Do you have a pattern for your bees? I want to recreate them! But I am too OCD to try and do it on my own. If I could get the pattern I would be soooooo grateful!! thanks!

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  20. I also would also LOVE a copy of your bird pattern if you're willing to share. Thanks!

    staceyjosborne@gmail.com

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  21. I would also like a copy of the bird pattern....I'm presently decorating my room in this theme. Love it!!
    lstruck_2000@yahoo.com

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