So, I’m totally channeling my sweet friend Cara, when I say…”Y’all, I’m tired!” Besides, I have been getting about…. I’d say…….no sleep, and I’ve been running around buying things for school or working in my classroom all day. Ā Today I went into school and finally finished up. Of course I have a gobzillion things left to do at home for the first day, but the classroom is complete. Ā The relief I felt as I looked around and there was no more mess, was priceless. Ā So, I have Ā UH-LOT of photos!
Ā The front of my room.Ā
As you can see I was all about the monsters this year!
In addition, here is my calendar
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Ā Furr-tastic Work Goes Here!
Ā Lots of you asked about how I keep track of our star program. This is how.
Ā My teaching chair and supplies I might need!
Ā We love music! And our Hershey Kisses, “Kiss Your Brain.”
Ā Library
Ā Red Baskets are “fiction”, Blue are “non-fiction”, Yellow are “chapter’, Green are “poetry, rhyming and song books”.
Ā My leveled take-home library.
Ā Student’s book bins
Ā Focus Walls
Ā Writing table
Ā Art Supplies, Stamps, Games, and Center Bins
Ā Totally Pinterest Inspired
Ā Math Corner and Manipulatives
Ā Love having a sink in my class. Just wish it wasn’t circa 1975.
Pinterest find and I love it.
Ā Guided Reading Table and Word Wall
Ā Word Wall
Ā Don’t you love my new Ikea bookshelves and desk?Ā
Ā This is my peppermint jar, for bellyaches. My “Treats for my Sweets”.
Ā My lollipop tree for good behavior.
Ā I love my cute new mirror from JoAnns. Ā You never know when you need to check your hair or teeth!
Ā Treat bucket for lollipop winners. See this post for more info.
You can get the insert for this frame from the sweet girls at eighteen25.
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So that’s my room. All ready for kiddos. Besides, I don’t know if this teacher is ready, but the room certainly is.Ā
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PS. Ā Thanks for everyone who participated in the t-shirt contest. My principal was MIA today, and I don’t want to keep you all waiting so I decided I would pick my favorite and if my principal picks a different favorite later, then I’ll post another winner. Ā
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DRUMROLL PLEASE…
The winner is
SeussationalĀ whoĀ said…
“What about a large iphone/ipad/ipod with the phrase “iLearn” at Reading Hilltop Elementary. Then inside the ipod, design apps relevant to learning. It could be as generic as math, reading, or something more personal to your school.
You could even have earbuds coming out from it with a devil listening or just a kid. The possibilities are endless!”
You could even have earbuds coming out from it with a devil listening or just a kid. The possibilities are endless!”
&
SherryĀ whoĀ said…
“Reading Hilltop… success is worth the climb!”
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Yes! I picked two. Since, I couldn’t choose. They were all awesome. So if you were a winner, please email me at [email protected] and let me know what 20 dollars worth of products, you would like me to send your way. Ā
Happy Teaching Friends!
64 thoughts on “Put a fork in me…I’m done!”
wow,very colorful and organized! i like how you have the storage bins underneath your teacher area. everything is right there and available.
I love your classroom! I think the library is my favorite! The organization is great and the bookshelves are amazing! I would love to have long and low bookshelves. Everything is so organized and lovely! Rambling About Reading
I love how much color you have in your room.It's beautiful.
You have SOOOOO many storage bins and I.LOVE.IT!!!!!!!!!! Oh.my.word! I need all of your bins and ALL of your bookshelves!
-Rachelle
whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com
Thank you for selecting my idea! I feel like I know you a little better through the great visit to your classroom today! What a bright and inviting place. I will be emailing you directly! (THANKS AGAIN!)
Oh my gosh. Your classroom is AMAZING. It looks HUGE! I am drooling over your library, your little signs, the word wall, and Ikea shelves/desk! Loving all of the primary colors, too! I'm going to search your site, but do you happen to have your book bin labels available on your blog? I'm looking to possibly re-do mine at some point….
I enjoyed viewing the pictures of your classroom. Looks like a great place to learn! I especially love the brick walls – makes it seem very homey! Hope you have a great year!
I love it!! The monsters are adorable! I am using monsters too! Now I have a few more I need to go get! I love all the colors!
Really Roper
Can you please come to finish my classroom? I ran out of steam days ago and I still have PILES everywhere!!! š
Looks great! And, you WILL be ready along with your classroom! š
Melissa
I just pinned a picture of your book baskets! I am slowly adding more to my shelves. (Yippee, I have shelves!)
Can you believe I am not allowed to give my students candy??!!! I luv the "Kiss Your Brain" jar!
Have a great first day!
ReadWriteSing
Such a happy space. . .your kids are going to love being in there! I think I need to make a "please wash your hands" sign. Super cute.
mrsmaysplace.blogspot.com
Your room looks great and I love the monsters. I have been trying to figure out how to use those cute little things too š I love your cabinets under your guided reading table- I think I may try that.
http://www.shakeitupfirstgrade.blogspot.com
Your room looks great! SO very colorful and inviting! I love your IKEA arrangement–Isn't IKEA great? š I moved to a room with a sink this year and was just thinking of a sign for washing hands…I like yours and in the frame! You've inspired me! Thanks for sharing!
Stacee
So colorful and creative! Thanks for sharing the pix of your classroom š
Your room is SOOO cute and colorful! I am totally jealous of all that cuteness!
Can you tell me what cricut font cartridges you use for your treats jar and kiss your brain jar? I love them! I only have the regular font one and I want to get others!
Thanks so much!!
Kerri B
teacherbitsandbobs.blogspot.com
Oh, my!! I L.O.V.E. the brick in your classroom. For a moment I thought you had a fireplace mantle going on. And all those bright colors just pop! You've done a wonderful job. No wonder you're tired!! Get some rest and know that your new students have a fabulous teacher with lots of heart. Here's to a sensational school year.
Alicia
First Grade Factory
Your new desk & shelves are AmaZiNg!!! I love all that storage! Beautiful-good luck with your new kiddos!
Christie š
First Grade Fever
GIRL.FRIEND. STOP IT with all that STORAGE!!! WHa?!?!? THose bookshelves are INsane. And that library you have goin' on…TO.DIE.FOR. For real. I especially love how your books are organized into different colored baskets by genres….SMART!!!!
Love, love, LOVE it all!!! THe room looks FABULOUS…just like you š Happy new school year, sweet friend!!! GREAT job! XOXO
Cara š
The First Grade Parade
Such a great idea about the storage under the guided reading/small group table!!! I'm so going to steal that idea! Love the library too!
Jamie @ Teaching Little Firsties!
WOW!! Your room is awesome. I will have to show some of my teaching friends this post. They thought I was the queen of storage bins!! Good luck with your new school year!!
BusyBees
A.W.E.S.O.M.E. classroom!!! I would love to know where you got your mint jar, sweets for treats jar, polks dot hand sanitizer and water bottle holder.
Jessica š
LOVE the writing center benches!
Flamingo Fabulous in Second Grade
I LOVE your classroom! It looks so nice. You have some great ideas.
Penny
I am so jealous of your beautiful, finished classroom! We haven't been allowed to even WALK in yet! Ahhh! I am so nervous that I won't be able to get everything done! Best of luck for a wonderful year!
Kimberly
http://misschurchsclass.blogspot.com/
I wish I was even a teensy bit as organized as you are! Your room looks awesome! Good luck with your first day!
Your room is absolutely beautiful! I love the color, organization, and allocation of learning spaces! Random question…where did you get the pastel tower tray unit that you have in the guided reading library? It's so pretty!
Wow! Thanks for sharing your classroom with us. It looks like an amazing place to learn. My favorite is the storage under the guided reading/small group table. I'm going to have to create my own little storage area with reading supplies. Thanks for all the ideas.
Claire
http://www.firstgradesmarties.blogspot.com
I think that is the most AMAZING, beeeeea-uuuuu-tiful classroom I have ever seen! It's so bright, and clean, and organized! Most of my school's furniture is from the 60's and gross (falling apart, even)! I'm so envious of your square shelves.
I love that you put the green plastic drawers beneath your reading table. Why didn't I think of that? I have something similar.
I made a In This Classroom poster as well, also inspired by Pinterest. I've found some great ideas this summer.
Anyway… It's lovely! Thanks for sharing! Go Bucks!
Your room is so colorful and put together! I can't wait to be an experienced teacher! haha!
I love your room. It looks amazing!! Your library is absolutely FABULOUS!
Jodi
fun-in-first.blogspot.com
Your room looks amazing! Hope you have a great year ahead!
Cyndy
Counting with Coffee
Your room is amazing! I love the bright fun colors and all of your storage
I am having a classroom pics blog hop and I
would love for you to linky up
http://pocketfullofkinders.blogspot.com/2011/08/tour-of-my-classroom.html
Ms. Patterson
Pocket Full of Kinders
Your room is huge! I would die to have a classroom that big. Of course then I'd be a whole lot broker than I already am… but the space is to die for!
I'm so jealous!!! Your room is beautiful!!! I love it and it looks huge and so nice and clean! I love all your storage bins and shelves and all the bright colors! And my favorite thing are those cute colorful benches at the writing table. What did you use to make your monster lunches board? Are there magnets on the back? I've been wanting to make a lunch count board but couldn't decide on how to make it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful room!
Elisabeth
http://www.missdelk.blogspot.com
Love your classroom! Did you make your word wall letters? Love it! Thanks!
You have a beautiful room? Can you explain how you use your center checklist that is laying on your reading table? I like it!
I love how colorful your class is! It looks HUGE! My class seems like a closet in comparison!
Amanda
Frolicking Through First
These pictures are beautiful. Can I come work in your classroom??
I love how organized it looks!
Love your room!! Fantastic organization!!
Your benches are adorable!!
Miss J
Wow! I am loving how HUGE and ORGANIZED your classroom is. You were a hard working girl! Looks great š
Colleen Patton
Mrs. Pattonās Patch
I love your collection of flair pens and sharpies! Awesome looking classroom!
Becca
Simply 2nd Resources
This is EVERY teachers DREAM CLASSROOM! You do such an amazing job! Truly inspirational!
Your classroom is super stinkin' cute! Love all the color and love that you printed out my sign! Anyone that wants it can find it here http://technologyrocksseriously.blogspot.com/2011/08/please-wash-your-hands.html or http://cookingwiths.blogspot.com/2011/08/please-wash-your-hands.html
So bright and colorful!!!!! I love all of your little details š
Thanks all! @Shannon, I linked below the picture so people could easily find it. Love all your printables!
I LOVE your "In our classroom…" sign.
Is there somewhere I can download that? Or any advice for creating one of my own?
Thank you so much for the inspiration! š
You have such a cute classroom. I love that you have a brick wall. It adds so much character to your room. I've been looking everywhere for some type of caddy for markers, pens, etc. Is the one on your desk from Lakeshore? It looks familiar. That might be just the thing!
āLisa
Effective Teaching Articles Blog
OH MY GOSH your room looks fantastic! What a great space you have! I seriously love EVERYTHING about it! Great work! š
Your room is amazing!!!! I would love to be a student in your class š
OMGrilledCheesus your classroom is AMAZING. I. have. no. words.
My goodness! Your room is fabulous! Beyond fabulous! I just love the primary colors throughout! Congrats and best wishes for a great year!
Dee
First Impressions
You're classroom is beautiful! I'm also in love with all the monsters!
I also love your lesson plan template, can you please send it to me in the WORD doc. Thanks for sharing!
[email protected]
Your library is A-Mazing!
Hello! I am loving your room! I was wondering if you could do me a gigantic favor? I'm pinterest deprived because I do not have Facebook. I know…you feel sorry for me, right? LOL I LOVE your framed poster of the In Our Classroom (because it doesn't say We do lots of tests.–why do they all seem to say that? yuck.) Would there be anyway of getting that emailed to me (or a link of where to find it?) Thanks a million! Jaime
[email protected]
PS Check me out at http://whatsthebuzzinfirst.blogspot.com
Okay, I thought I had it bad but I think you have it worse! I love your desk! I bought my own to replace my horrible, ugly metal contraption! I love your room and all the cute details. How did you make all the circle shaped things for your word wall and helper chart? Love it all! I seriously think it is therapy for us but it sure makes it fun to come to work!
What a great classroom.
You have an awesome classroom!
Love all the bookshelves. The room looks awesome!! I am your newest follower.
April
Wolfelicious
I just found this post, which was linked here: http://fallingintofirst.blogspot.com/2012/06/teacher-desk-of-my-dreams.html Ohmyword, I love your ideas! I just pinned MANY of them! š
Kate
EduKate and Inspire
Hi Michelle!! I realize this post is almost a year old but I wanted to share with you that I found a picture of your Ikea desk set up on Pinterest earlier this year and loved it so much that I went out and got my own for my classroom, along with 2 of the matching book cases. I absolutely love them! I blogged about it this past week for a Made It Monday linky and it was a huge hit. I made sure to add a link back this post so everyone could see what your room looks like. It is amazing!! I love how it is made up of all primary colors, it ties everything together so nicely. Just wanted to share with you my post that was inspired by your set up {Teacher Desk of my Dreams}
ā¤-Stephanie
Falling Into First
Loving your room. Loving the colors. Loving the monsters. Currently sad about my classroom, haha. All you fab bloggers are giving me room-esteem issues. I think I have some work ahead of me.
Thanks for sharing.
Brenda
You Might Be a First Grader…
Just found the pictures of your classroom. Looks like so much fun there! Just wondering, where did you get the stools around your kidney table? I've been trying to find something other than chairs and I like the idea of the stools.
I got them at JoAnn's Fabrics
Just found your blog. š Your room looks amazing? Where did you get your chair pockets? Did you make them? I have the same tables and they are using buckets. But, I'm tired of seeing them.