Organizing Our Classroom with Color
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Organizing Our Classroom with Color

One of my favorite part of our classroom is actually a pretty large one, but it is truly is the hub of our classroom—our shelving units. Last summer I was on the quest for shelving I could use throughout the classroom. I knew I wanted materials to be available for my students to access with…

Organizing Community Supplies with Color
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Organizing Community Supplies with Color

  Hello dear friends! These beginning weeks have just flown by and today I realized I haven’t stopped to share any classroom pictures! I hope to post a classroom tour very soon but, in the meantime, I wanted to share a quick idea that has been working very well for our class. You know that…

Saving Time on Classroom Setup
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Saving Time on Classroom Setup

Over the years, I have always flown into school as early as I possibly could, the moment those floors were waxed (sometimes even having to test the floor’s stickiness with a toe…shhh!!!). And so would begin days and days of classroom setup. I would work feverishly, obsess over all the little design details, and keep…

Get Everything in Order…Before They Even Arrive
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Get Everything in Order…Before They Even Arrive

I am beyond excited to write this today! I am joining an inspiring group of upper-elementary friends to share a Back to School Survival Guide. And it is chock-full of tips and resources to help you prepare for a brand new year! I’m hoping to provide some helpful hints you can use, well before your…

Getting Labels Ready BEFORE the Next School  Year
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Getting Labels Ready BEFORE the Next School Year

As many of you know, I have worked with the black, white, and brights scheme for several years now (since 2012!). Even after all this time, I still love how the colors pop and they have remained trendy enough to appeal to my 5th grade classes over the years. I do like to evolve my…

Make it Stick (Adhesives that Last in Class)
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Make it Stick (Adhesives that Last in Class)

Have you spent countless minutes carefully hanging your classroom signs, only to find them slowly slipping from your walls? They’re tricky, aren’t they?  Sometimes they seem like they are perfectly attached and then, three months later, you walk into your room to find this:   It’s so frustrating, isn’t it? And we just don’t have…

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