Ok, so here it is (so far)…we started school last Thursday and I figured I needed to go ahead and share the pictures before my room gets that "lived in" look!
My new balance beam from IKEA works perfectly for seating at my carpet area:
My new desk pockets…I am IN LOVE with them! They are from Really Good Stuff {here}
IKEA's rug and balance beam are perfect for my Word Work Area!
Listening station:
Math Cart:
My writing station:
Letters and Sounds:
The loft:
Word Work:
Behind my desk with gorgeous calendar accessories by Sarah Cooley that can be found {here}:
My guided reading table:
Station Rotation Chart:
The chalkboard banners and frame are from Hobby Lobby.
The banner over my windows is from Target's Party Section.
For Meet the Teacher I got my students large magnets that I found at Dollar Tree and attached a tag that says, "Let's Stick Together in First Grade!" They were a huge hit as the kids were occupied walking around the room trying to see what was magnetic and what was not.
I created a file that has a tag for 1st, 2nd, and Kindergarten…and a generic "Our Class" tag…Get your
FREEBIE {HERE}
And my hallway displays (previously shared on instagram)
And yes, there are only 16 names…and 2 haven't come yet, so my roll is actually 14 right now =) I can't complain!
I hope you enjoyed this year's tour of my classroom and that I didn't bore you too much!
Oh, and if you have purchased my Dice Games Bundle, do download it again, I just added the Back to School Pack! You can find the bundle {here} and the new pack {here}
One more picture, me and my favorite first grader:
Your room is gorgeous! I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteYour room is AHHHHH-MAZING! Love the turquoise and "homey" details. I'm sure your firsties will love spending their days in your room! Have a great school year!
ReplyDeleteOk - so I'm not just a little jealous - I'm CRAZY jealous of your class size! I have 25 students! You are going to be able to do some amazing things with a small group! Best of luck to you. I'm also looking forward to stories about your son. I hope he has a wonderful year!
ReplyDeleteKaren Rowland
Adventures With Firsties
karenrowland112677@yahoo.com
It turned out absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteWow, your classroom looks amazing! I love all the little details. Good luck with your back to school. I'm sure you will have an amazing year, even if it is a challenging one! :) Take care! Thanks for sharing your pics!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
First Grade Garden
I'm drooling! Your room, as always, looks phenomenal! Have a great year!
ReplyDeleteWow, just wow! You are so creative and talented! Thanks for sharing your room!
ReplyDeleteYour room is so cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you put the border around your calendar!
Emmy
http://mspetersonsplace.blogspot.com/
Ok, I need the scoop on your too cute "Bee"utiful display! Is that to display work? Are those metal book rings hanging? Is that painted on the wall? Do tell! I love, love, love it!!
ReplyDeleteThe black and brown frame are painted…and it is to display work =) The clips are from Target, they have a clothespin with a chalkboard circle attached to it. But you could use rings with them!
DeleteThanks for the info! It's an adorable way to display work. Very creative! :-)
DeleteYour classroom looks amazing! I love the balance beam bench idea! Great!!
ReplyDeleteErin
Creating & Teaching
Love your room friend!! Good luck with your new school year! XOXO
ReplyDeleteAris
Every little thing in your room is fabulous!!!
ReplyDelete❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
I LOVE your room! I could look at your pictures over and over. So adorable!
ReplyDeleteKimberly
Funky First Grade Fun
Your room is absolutely beautiful! I love all of your new banners- they add so much charm. Your kids are going to love it all!!
ReplyDeleteHope
Teaching with Hope
Your room looks beautiful!! Have an awesome year! :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I am curious about the little square ottomans that look like patchwork. Did you make or purchase those? My students would love them!
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome year!
Catherine
First Grade Top Dogs
I bought them on sale at Hobby Lobby =)
DeleteLove that you covered the air unit (Im assuming that's what it is!) with the blue and white chevron! What did you cover it with?? Mine is floor to ceiling and old dirty silver!!
ReplyDeleteIt's the same contact paper I used for my table re-do: http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/2013/07/monday-made-it-chevron-covered-table.html
DeleteAwesome!! I just ordered some contact paper! Does it peel off easy or leave a sticky place?
DeleteIt peels off pretty well, but if you leave it on a surface for a year or more, it will leave a sticky residue and may not peel off clean. I have used Goo-Gone to get rid of the stickiness though =)
DeleteI love everything about your room. We have a lot of the same items and you gave me a different way to look at them. BUT I have to say T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U for sharing the ikea balance beam. I know this is a teachers blog, but I'm stepping aside and turning into a mama. My oldest daughter has been wanting one forever. The ikea(s) near me don't have them; were going to see my oldest son in Seattle tomorrow and they have it!!!! Funny thing is, we are 1,280 miles from home. If you hadn't posted, I wouldn't have thought to check - :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Our nearest IKEA is 2 hours away =( Their shipping isn't super expensive, so I just had it shipped =)
DeleteJust today I was googling, black and white polka dot rug! I found it at Ikea's website. Do you have the $19.99 one or is it the larger one? We are going there this week- it is a road trip!
ReplyDeleteIt's the $19.99 one =)
DeleteYour room is just beautiful! I love your idea of using the balance beam for seating. Have a great year.
ReplyDeletePenny
I'm in love with your classroom! It's amazing! So bright and colourful. Where did you get your loft from? I'm completely jealous. Thanks so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteZoe
Oh the Little Wonders
I think it was from Guidecraft...but I saw even Walmart has them online! So weird!!
DeleteThanks Jennifer :)
DeleteYour room is amazing! I think you should do a contest where the winner gets YOU to come redo their room (pick me!!!). haha Very wonderful to have the amount of kids you! I taught my own daughter in first grade and it was a great experience. Carol
ReplyDeleteLOVE your room!! I need to quit looking at the pictures though or I'm going to have my whole paycheck spent before school starts ;) I would like to mimic your bulletin board with your class list, but I'm curious about the paper background that looks like a notebook. Did you paint the lines on it?
ReplyDeleteNo, they are washi tape =)
DeleteJennifer I love it all! I have to ask though, the calendar in the frame, did you create it or buy it form somewhere?
ReplyDeleteMels
Ms. K/1 ELL
A Teacher's Plan
The one behind my desk was bought at Hobby Lobby, but the frame was white…I simply painted it =)
DeleteWowie! Wow! Wow! I LOVE your sense of style!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! Your kiddos will LOVE it! Who doesn't LOVE POLKA DOTS! Have a great year! Your kids are very LUCKY to have YOU! And...I Love the pic with the bestest first grader! :) Wendy 1stgradefireworks 1stgradefireworks
ReplyDeleteDitto to what they ALL said.
ReplyDeleteLove your classroom! Thank you for sharing the photos- I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
KinderIrick
Your room is amazing. I wish you were my first grade teacher!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I read about your use of GoNoodle on their blog. I'm teaching inclusion for the first time this year. I'll be the regular ed. co-teacher with a special ed. teacher. Looks like we'll have 30 kids--YIKES!
Tanya ☺
First Grade is Fantabulous!
Calling all teachers!!!
ReplyDeleteI was the winner of Jennifer's Back to School Night brochure...Jennifer and I designed it together...
the finished product was AMAZING!!! Jennifer was wonderful to work with and can I just say
she is so creative!!! I am bursting inside to show it off to all of my co-workers and parents!
Head over to her tpt store I promise you...THIS WILL MAKE YOUR YEAR!
Daisha
This will be my first year teaching 1st grade. I've taught second grade for three years. I am so excited but after reading your blog I am over the moon and can't wait to get started! Thanks for sharing, love it!!!
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ReplyDeleteJennifer,
ReplyDeleteYour classroom is just WONDERFUL!!! There aren't even words that can accurately describe it!! I read that someone else wrote- homey and I think that's it! That's what I love about it so much!! And the fact that its filled with polka dots- my favorite!!!! You hit the ball out of the park again and have a lucky bunch of kiddos!!
Melissa
Keep Calm and Love First Grade
Of course your room is awesome like YOU!
ReplyDeleteKelly Hearts 2nd
Hi there! I'm just 100% blown away by everything about your room. Fave I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteSo when would you like to come decorate my classroom lol? I am loving your decor and your classroom!
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