Setting up your classroom so that it is functional, organized and fits your style!
The first day of school is fantastically exhausting for teachers. Here is an easy and free printable award for students on the first day of school. This was created for kindergarten, first grade and second grade students. They earn a hug for their contributions to getting back into the school groove {or starting it in the …
Organize a classroom by getting your calendar numbers ready to go for the whole year. Here are 13 printable sets (all free downloads) that will help you set up your calendar dates for the whole year including fall, spring and holidays! I hope you can choose from your favorites or spice up your current calendar …
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Word walls are important to a primary classroom and often for upper elementary grades too. Here are free word wall alphabet cards. You’ll find owl themed word wall alphabet cards, polka dot alphabet cards and environmental print. Hopefully as you revamp your classroom you’ll find the perfect printable to go in your classroom. 1. Environmental …
Add a pop of color and the feel of nature into your classroom with this simple way to make flower pens. You’ll love how easy the project is and the oomphh it adds to your classroom decor. You can’t beat a surefire way to always get your pens back from your students! How to Make …
It is very important that you have a place in your room, whether general education or special education room, that a student can go to when they just need a few minutes away. We need to teach our students to calm themselves and be able to do this by just stepping away from other people …
Here is a simple way to help preschoolers stand in line. I always had problems with preschool kids standing in line, until a fellow teacher recommended this tip… She recommended that I cut out foot prints, and arrange them in pairs and in a line. I created a line of footprints at the place where …
Being a teacher and in the field of education means that generally our classrooms are filled with stuff. Feeling the need for teacher organization is something we all go through if you’ve been a teacher for longer than 3 months. Learn how to organize for classroom systems, materials, teacher storage and volunteers using labels. So, …
Teaching tips come in all shapes and sizes. Finding a teaching tip that works for you is golden! Find out how to create a pencil management system for your classroom and for lost or extra tools. I hope that one of these pencil management teaching tips will be a golden ticket that’ll make your days …
Create a classroom plan with this free printable. Planning to purchase classroom supplies for back to school or for decorating your classroom? Here is a free printable to help you achieve teacher organization by having a classroom plan for back to school. Think of this as your to-do list just for back to school shopping. If you have an idea about …
Getting your classroom set up usually means creating student cubby (cubbie) spaces. Cubbies hold student papers and/or sometimes larger items depending upon the need for storage in a classroom. Here is how to make cubbies work for you so that you have a classroom system to store items easier, give flexible options and make labeling cubbies easier. How to Make a Cubbie System …
If your schedule demands a 90 minute reading block, then here is a set of ideas on where to begin. Grab the basics of what a general ELA schedule can look like, how to set up your desks, motivate students and organize missing work. If you can tweak these upper elementary grade level ideas to fit …
Make your classroom library the most desirable spot in your room with these 6 steps. Here’s a tutorial full of pictures to help inspire. You’ll find out how to organize, set up and make it stunning. It might take some work – but the results can be stunning and last you for years. One big tip to …
It’s back to school time! Here is a set of 14 inspirational classroom decor ideas and tips to help you power through setting up your classroom. You’ll find themed classroom decor, creative ways to decorate “outside the box” and even ways to make decorating easier. I hope you find these classroom decorating ideas fun and fuel …
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Chalkboard classroom decor is in this year! Here is a set of A-Z chalkboard headers that make a great word wall display or classroom decoration. This simple circle shape, stitched line border and sketched bold font makes a classic statement that can go with almost any classroom design or theme. Source: funkyfreshfirsties.blogspot.com Free Printable Chalkboard …
Organizing a classroom library can be quite a task, but finding free downloads can make it less painful. Organize your classroom library by theme or by reading level to make it work for you. Make your classroom library run smoothly and allow students to access books that fits their needs, reading levels or interests. Here …
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