ARMOIRE DECORATION

1. Birthday signs: I made these cute bday cupcakes (I think originally bought the clip art from Graphics by the Pond). I also have candles that I will write the child’s name on, then stick it in the correct month.
2. Job chart: I also sell this on TPT. The job titles are laminated, so I rotate the job roles with a whiteboard marker every week. I simply write down the student’s number to keep it easy!

BOARDS
I have three bulletin boards in my room.

1. Hopes & dreams 
   For this, I used fadeless black paper and blue/green stripes border from Mardel. I created the words on my computer and printed/laminated. We create Hopes & Dreams the first week of school, which will be displayed on this board. Students think about what they hope to learn or accomplish in the school year. I display them all year long so that they can remember their hope and dream. 
2. Our VIP
For this, I used fadeless black paper and blue/green stripes border from Mardel. I created the words on my computer and printed/laminated. We have a VIP in our classroom every week. The student that is randomly chosen brings in a poster and five objects to share. Afterward, they get to answer six questions. We do this for morning meeting during the Share portion on Mondays.
3. CARES

4. For this, I used fadeless black paper, zebra borders, and turquoise borders. All were from Lakeshore Learning. I made the signs. This board is about CARES from Responsive Classroom. If you have not taken the course or read the book, I highly recommend it! Basically CARES falls under the blanket term respect. Respect is such a confusing word for kids…. what does it truly mean? Show respect through CARES… cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, and self-control. This board is great because throughout the year we can keep coming back and reference it. If kids are having trouble in the cafeteria remembering to sweep/wash, I can ask which CARES we are not showing (in that case, responsibility). I love how bright the white shapes pop!

BOOK BINS

BOOKSHELVES 

HOOKS

LIBRARY 

I buy bins from the Dollar Tree. I also use Ladybug Teacher File’s library labels. I usually only make my own stuff, but these are so colorful and beautiful, they are a must-have. Here’s the link!

PROJECTOR 
I had a high podium before, but it drove me crazy. It was so tall, my kids had a tough time seeing over it. It also was rather unsightly. I played electrician and moved it into a low desk. Inside the desk is a scary nightmare… but it works! I don’t like all the cords, so I did zebra duct-tape overload to help it look a little better. I stuck my DVD player/VCR in my armoire, because we really don’t use it. I show videos on my projector purely using my laptop, so it was a rather unnecessary piece.


SINK & SUPPLY

TABLES 

TEACHER AREA 

TURN-IN AREA

WHITEBOARD 

Here is where I display my calendar, agenda, and daily schedule. If you like the calendar dates or schedule cards, click here and here!

Hope you liked the reveal! What theme/colors are your classroom this year?