Classroom Makeover 2014-15

If you read my last post, you know that I am at a new school this year teaching 4th grade. When I walked into my new classroom, I had a few reactions--it's a little on the small side, so get rid of everything that is not necessary for students and PAINT!!! So, I spent quite a few days over the summer weeding out the former teacher's stuff, deciding what furniture I could get rid of, and then painting and decorating my walls. Here are a few before pictures:

The most hideous desk ever. It ended up the same color as my walls.

 

And here are the exciting results!

I'm trying a focus wall this year. These are themes, concepts, and skills that could
be found throughout many subject areas and concepts this quarter.

Reader's Workshop: Ready!

This area still needs a rug, but I have a really cute one on the way from amazon!

These awesome inspirational notes came from a Dollar Store Calendar! ($1 bulletin board, yes please!!)