Classroom Decor (Creating Cohesion)
I know it can be a hot debate, “Does a classroom need a theme to be great?” Of course, we all know the answer is “no”. You don’t need a theme to thrive. But I, personally, have always…
Bulletin Board Tips & Tricks
I have a love/hate relationship with my bulletin boards! Some years they seem to come together nicely– and other years they seem a disaster! Last year was tough because I only had 2 boards– so I had to…
Valentine’s Day & Adjectives (Plus a Freebie)
I decided it was finally time to take down my snowman bulletin board in the hallway, and since Valentine’s Day is looming around the corner– I knew it would make a great bulletin board! This week we studied…
Time to Set Up Camp!
I have been slaving away in my classroom– and I am finally seeing things come along! Our school-wide theme this year is camping. So I’ve scoured the internet for many different kinds of ideas ranging from owls to…
Scatterbrained Me & School
Today I convinced myself it was Thursday, July 12. The only problem? It was NOT July 12… It was, in fact, merely Wednesday the 11th. It seems that without school to keep me on my toes I tend…