A New Book Banner for a New Year

Way back in October, I set myself to the task of making a new DIY project for my classroom decor. The back wall of my classroom has a huge bulletin board that spans across it (which I fill with lots of colorful resources for my kinders) but there was about
Best Classroom of 2012?

One of my all-time favorite blogs is Schoolgirl Style. This is a wonderful blog for sharing classroom decor ideas and inspiration. This summer I was thrilled to hear that Melanie – the blogger over at Schoolgirl Style was sponsoring the Schoolgirl Style Challenge to determine the best classroom of 2012.
DIY Chevron Bookshelf

Today I completed my latest classroom improvement project and I think I fell in love with my classroom all over again. You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. I found the most amazing and adorable teal and white chevron shelf liner at TJ Maxx and instantly knew the perfect project
An Easy Way to Hang from the Ceiling

I am so fortunate to teach in a school that permits me to hang student artwork and other decorations from the ceiling of my classroom. Hanging decorations give my room that fun spark that makes my learning atmosphere fun. My first few years of teaching, I was constantly pushing desks
Colorful Birthday Board FREEBIE

You know how much I love to experiment with my classroom decor and to create my own items that don’t look like they came direct from the local teacher store. This year my birthday board was no exception. I found some adorable crowns from Creative Teaching Press that coordinated with
Step into My Classroom

The wait is over! I gave my classroom a MAJOR makeover this year and have been dying to share photos with you. Here is the view from the door to the classroom. I am in LOVE with the polka dot lanterns from Schoolgirl Style. It’s no accident that the lanterns
DIY Polka Dot Borders

Only 2 more days until my new students enter the classroom for the first time! I have been running around like a crazy person trying to set everything up and create a classroom environment that feels like a second home to us. Last week I turned my attention to bulletin
DIY Book Cover Banner

Hello lovelies! I am so excited to share my newest DIY project for the classroom with all of you. My new batch of Kinders come to see me in 17 days and I have been very busy planning some fun updates to my classroom decor. This week I finally stepped
DIY Scrabble Board Classroom Sign

These days, it seems as though the whole world loves to play Words with Friends and Scrabble. What better way to capitalize on students’ interest than by incorporating a fun theme into the classroom decor! This fun and easy DIY project is a Scrabble board with the letters arranged into





