Second Grade Nautical Theme Classroom Makeover
I may have stepped out of the classroom this year to be at home with my daughter, but I still can't resist a good classroom makeover. This past summer, I transformed my friend's second grade classroom into a nautical … wonderland? I honestly don't know what I should call this oceanic oasis. Regardless, I poured my heart and soul into every detail of this classroom for my sweet friend and I am so … [Read More...]
Classroom Inspiration
Have you heard the news? I am partnering with the amazingly talented Melanie from Schoolgirl Style once again to decorate my kindergarten classroom with an all-new theme. After two wonderful years of enjoying my Rainbow Chalkboard classroom theme, I decided it was time to shake things up a little. This post contains affiliate links. I […]
I have been in school for nearly 9 weeks, but the classroom improvements continue! As you know by now, I am teaching in a new building this year and I am lucky enough to teach in a classroom that is simply stunning (it was a collaborative project between myself and Melanie from Schoolgirl Style.) As I settle […]
It’s mid-July and teachers are beginning to dream, shop and set up for their classroom setup. After reading about my kindergarten classroom, countless readers have requested more information on how I created the black trees that are displayed on my classroom walls. Today I am happy to answer all of your most-common questions and share […]
One of the biggest challenges for classroom teachers is providing effective classroom management. One thing I have noticed from observing highly effective teachers is that nearly all of them use “tried and true” phrases to manage their classrooms throughout the course of the day. These expressions are easy to remember, effective, and FUN! I have recently begun to collect […]
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