Sunday, August 31, 2014

AARRRRGH! Pirate Place Value!

A few years ago, I created this little guy:


...which came from this pack:



Well, that was 3 years ago, so it was time for an UPDATE! Ta-da!!:

I gave EVERY page a facelift, changed up some of the activities and added a few new things.


I am SO excited about the changes--I hope you enjoy as well! If you already have it, be sure to download it again! If you don't have it already, click below to check it out! I have it on sale through Monday! :)


Monday, August 18, 2014

2014 Classroom Reveal

So, after weeks of work that included a complete classroom decor makeover, I am FINALLY ready to reveal my classroom! BUT FIRST, a blast from the past--


Alright, here it is!!!! My 1st grade classroom for 2014-2015:

Welcome to my hallway! This is the brand new bulletin board right outside my classroom door.
The giant letters idea came from Doodle Bugs Teaching and I made them using my Silhouette Cameo. A worthy investment, in case you are interested.


View into my classroom from the hallway! (blue rug from Target)

Word Work containers that will be leveled/differentiated.



Sight word list mastery board


Book bags


 Outside door, reading/partner activity corner (rug from Sam's Club)

View from the outside door

View from the outside door

1 of 2 computer areas and math board

(Rug on left from Sam's Club, rug on right from Lowe's)

The Ten-Frame posters can be found in my Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Inspired Calendar Set.
 Loving my newly spray painted bookshelf!

Calendar board

Math station buckets, math manipulatives and book buckets.
 Classroom library

Up top! Love my characters!

Big book storage!

Library passes

A basket to return classroom library books that sits right next to the library.

View from the library

Second computer area

Math station activity storage as well as some manipulatives


Above my desk--loving it.

 My desk area (to the left), writing center and bulletin boards. Small group table.

My small group table and desk area.

Writing Center

 Science and S.S. bulletin board

Work station

Student mailboxes

 Inside my super organized and itty bitty closet! (closet shelf not pictured)

And I close out this tour with the view from my desk!
 Such a lovely sight! :D