Classroom Digs! Finally!

I'm finally getting around to showing you my classroom!  I have been CRAZY busy just like every other teacher that has already started school.  It swamps me every year no matter how much I try to be prepared and ahead of the game.  I have some things I want to blog about so hopefully I can get back to blogging regularly *soon*!  :)

View from door

Closer view of tables

Front of room view

Here is our Super Star Work Board and where I hang student work

Also, our art center is here

View of reading loft and math tubs

Computer station and Word Wall

My teacher area...this is where I teach guided reading, small groups, and intervention groups

Love my new Family Tree hanging, BUT it crashed...yep...the whole thing fell off the wall so I've got to figure out another way to hang it!  AH!

My table stays so messy and just cluttered with everything that goes on during the day.  I'm attempting to keep my table cleanER this year and more organized.  I love that I can keep my calendar, teaching guides, and lesson plan notebook at my side so they are handy, but not all over my table.  I found this little dandy at Wal-Mart on the aisle where the hangers, ironing boards, etc are.

Whole group area and Calendar Board

I still love this reward system...I found this idea on Jessica Meacham's Blog several years ago.  

Close up of baskets between each table

This shelf houses my upper level literacy games.  It's also where my book cart and storytelling easel are.

 This is our new and improved ABC center where we will complete our Hands-On Alphabet Journal and do other fun ABC games.

And, these are our ABC spots where we line up when we are leaving the room.

Thanks for visiting!