CLASSROOM DECORATING TIP #4

                                             

                                                       CLASSROOM DECORATING TIP #4

4.  I like to color block sections of my classroom.  For example, if I have a reading area, I make sure the little rug, chairs, bookshelf, decor and wall pictures have a dominating color theme and I have the other colors within the classroom as complimentary colors within that station or area.  It helps to visually contain a space with out using extra furniture...just COLOR!

FREEBIE FRIDAY!

This is the last Friday before September begins!  It's also Labor Day Weekend and I don't think you want to spend your time planning homework for your students....do you?  So....I have a full free week of homework available to you...just click on the image to download from my TPT store.  The homework is written with "I can..." statements of the Common Core Standards, so that parents and students will be able to understand what standards they are working on at home. There are ELA and Math activities, along with a reading log.  Enjoy your weekend!


PS.  Look for the full month of September homework available too! I'm having a Labor Day Weekend sale!

CLASSROOM DECORATING TIP #3

               Using FABRIC to decorate your classroom!
3.  I LOVE FABRIC!  You have to be careful if you school doesn't allow you to put fabric in your room or it has to flame retardant.  But, there are ways around it!  Spray with the special flame retardant spray if necessary.  I put fabric on everything!  I put fabric all around every table in my classroom (not student's tables) for beauty and extra storage!  What teacher doesn't need extra storage?  Right?  I stack bins and all those odds and ends I can't figure out how to store under those tables.  Easy access too!  The same rules apply to fabric as to the gift wrapped bulletin boards!  Watch your scale and pattern choices and make sure that the colors compliment.  Also make sure your bulletin board paper and your fabric compliment each other!  But, HAVE FUN with it!