Time to get Back in the Groove!

I just got back from Las Vegas, yesterday...and what do I do today...yes I head to school and rearrange the furniture...because I  C A N....first time in YEARS that we have been able to get into the building BEFORE the first teacher workday!!!!

 

 

 

 I found it very clean, just a bit unorganized...I can't wait to really get in there tomorrow and re-do ALL my boards! See that old CAFE board...say GOOD BYE to it...

 I forgot that I put all my books on top of the cubby area this year, so my shelves wouldn't break...I lost a shelf last year by leaving them on the floor...the custodial staff didn't realize my shelves are old and cheap! I love that rocking chair...I plan on asking my buds on custodial to paint it BLACK for me this year...I hope they say yes!

 I came in today to just drop off those two bags ...and stayed for an hour and put the desks the way I like them!

 I can't wait to start decorating again...it is so bland! Do you see that bulletin board on the left? That is where my NEW interactive CAFE board will go! (Can't wait to get that up and running)

 Speaking of shelves...notice the old worn out shelf in the corner...it was willed to me by a retiring teacher..it has seen better days...I think I might have to go shelf buying!

 This HUGE empty wall has potential...I'm thinking WRITING area! Or maybe a SCIENCE area?? Oh wait...now I remember it will be my student's work wall...I wrote this all out in a journal I doodled on this summer for school ideas!

 The computers were a mess, one of them was ON!  I plan on making the cabinets a word wall area.

The view from one of my windows...looks like the carpets are getting washed this week! This time next week my breezy curtains should be up! (unless I change my mind)

So as you can see I have a few things to do this week and next,  BEFORE  I even get paid to be back in the building, but I know you understand...I'll post all the new pictures and plans I have for the upcoming school year...keep checking in on me!

Summer Shopping

It has started already...the shopping for the cutest classroom décor....but don't worry I'm not going crazy...well not really, my budget is smallish....here is a peek at some new décor items I have gathered so far....

This is fabric, that I am going to put on my bulletin boards...I have two of the flower prints to cover the boards that surround my very large White Board, and the striped one is going on the front board as my NEW and improved CAFE board....

 I found these little cuties on Teachers Pay Teachers, I printed them on half sheets so they will fit under the letters in each column.
I am using 2 inch wide ribbon in yellow for the Café board and black for my 'wing' boards as my border...the big yellow daisies are for the corners to add a little 'pop'!

As I was perusing the Internet I stopped over at the Carson-Delosa store and picked up these BEE-utiful things...

I use the sticky bees to hang up their writing throughout the year...the stickers are my favorite!!! I got the cut out bees plus tons of extras, because as soon as I find a Bee I like, they tend to discontinue it...I really miss my BEE name plates I used to get at CTP...they were perfect, but as soon as I used them for two years...they disappeared...so I'm stocking up on a few Bee items!

 

I cleaned out my closet at home, and after nine bags of trash and 5 bags of papers I shredded, I came across this....

I made this plate (you can tell by the paint smudges) about 10 years ago thinking I would like to re-do my kitchen (that never happened) and voila, I found a cute BEE to add to my classroom's décor!

Did I mention I also ordered new book boxes, since mine were red and blue (décor from my last school) they didn't match at all with my BEE themed room.
I can't wait to get back in my room to decorate and see how it all turns out for the 2013-2014 school year....but first I have a vacation coming up!

Finally..Photos!

Here it is..... I finally got around to taking the  post pictures. I tried putting both pre/post school pictures, check us out!

This is Wall #1, the short wall...I already changed the clock area too! The Apple is gone and I hung up the Minute to Dismissal chart!!!

 

 

Wall #2 Really got a make over, the BEE rules are up, the plants/lamps and a new word wall too!

Closer to the front door I added the Pinterest idea from Miss. Nelson...

....and my work area got a little more "ME"! Please EXCUSE the mess, this was taken on the second day of school, when I 100% forgot any of the Clutter-Free ideas, I am back on track now!!!

 

 

 

Wall #3 got a whole new look this year!!!



I put up curtains, with the cutest bunting, plus all my books, except for the Chapter Books! Here is a closer look at the Bunting...thanks to School Girl Style....

 

 

 

Wall #4 is a really, really B-I-G wall.....

 I put up my C A F E board and added the NEW Pinterest idea for "Good Listeners", the "1 Minute Dismissal Checklist has been moved to the clock wall!

 

 My Calendar area is still under construction, but at least it is functional!

Here is a bigger view...the Bees on the wall will hang their writing!

Part of Wall #1 is a Math Facts area and the Front door....

 

 

 

 

 

 

The outside





 

From the inside looking out.....

 

 

In the Hallway, I have yet another Pinterest created idea, our display area!

My neighbor does the "Hollywood" theme..check out her display, Walk of Fame knock-off and all!

 

Did I mention, on the First Day of school, I made them these precious Lucky Charms bags....I LOVE Lucky Charms...YUMM-O

 

I feel so much better sharing my room with you!...hope you enjoyed it... Next blog will be about what is going on in the HIVE, until then bloggy friends, get some sleep! I am!!!

 

 

Working in My Room:Part 2... and a Giveaway or two

Well, we got in!! But I am not liking my furniture arrangement, so far ...I did take pictures but this is not the after pictures...this is the in between pictures. I will change it up a few times before I decide how it will work!

This is above my computer area!

 

This is on Wall 1, on the small wall, it's my interactive word wall area!

Jack and Annie live above the Chapter Books at the end of Wall 4.

 This is Wall 2, the Cabinet wall...still have lots to do with this wall!

 Wall 3, the window wall, so NOT ready, I still have to get my Bees ready to decorate those curtains!

 This is part of Wall 4, I broke up the Math area and put it on both sides of the Learning Rug...not feeling it yet?!!

No going into the building tomorrow, so I will be pool bound and try to get as brown as I can before Meet the Teacher on Thursday, or is it Friday???

I am not sure, but I can tell you I have to start on Monday and at least I got most of my things out of the way!

Hopefully I will get everything cut out and mounted, ready to laminate for next week!

Can't hardly wait.

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***UPDATE*****Working in my room :Part 1

I am so HaPpY!!!!

(they let us in)

I have some work ahead of me too!

Sorry about the blurriness...phone pictures can stink!



This is wall 1, the door wall...hallway door, closet and bathroom door. Notice the bulletin board on the small part of the wall.

This is wall 2, the wall that really isn't a wall, it's all cabinets, cubbies, and computers!

 This is wall 3...the window wall! My poor boy, he got to hang out at school! Yes that is the playground. Believe it or not we don't even hear them!

Wall 4, the really long white board wall, with two bulletin boards on the sides!

 So long, I needed another photo to show you!

So there you have it my room! I sat down on the floor and began to plan out how I want this to work...I moved the furniture around, I really don't like how the book wall (wall3) looks...I need new matching shelves...man I wish I was rich!

I can't wait until I get the right configuration then the decor...My buddy is getting her room ready next door, and already I am feeling behind! Ugh! just wait until tomorrow y'all it will "BEE" 110% better.(or I'll Cry)

~Natalie

Sorry no pictures for today's hard work! An hour into rearranging furniture and lighting options, we were kicked out of the building..so sad, hopefully you will get Part 2 tomorrow!!!