Whimsical Classroom Reveal! #2getherwearebetter

DRUMROLL MUSIC PLEASE!!!!

I have a big announcement.

I cleaned my messy classroom!!!

I don't want to say I'm a slob... but

I'm kind of a slob. 

I like to think of myself as a hoarder though.. like the kind that keeps old newspapers and graded papers *JUST IN CASE*

After watching Hope King's periscopes this summer, I decided I needed to streamline my classroom and 

GET RID OF CLUTTER~

First I learned on a pinterest tutorial that I should stick to 3 colors in my room and get rid of anything that doesn't match.

Of course I couldn't stick to just 3... 

I picked...

Black

White

Turquoise

with splashes of yellow.

There is some teal, greys and greens here and there.. but compared to my rainbow barf room last year, it's a real change.

Teachers everywhere have been visiting me!

Squee.

So here's my reveal.

I'd love to get a cat in the hat stuffed toy for up on the shelves. Wouldn't that be cute?

I was so sick of awkward seating that I bought mini tables at Family dollar and hot glued a cushion to them. I'm not sure how they'll hold up!   My only gripe is my pink technology cart. Oy!  

I'm really happy with my foldable benches from Costco.  The kids LOVE them!!  Sad I have a purple fridge still but oh well.   I would love to cover my chair as well!

I love my rules.  I'm currently reading my class Ron Clark's 55 rules book!  I'm paraphrasing a lot, but so far they really like the rules.  I stole the morning meeting board idea from Miss 5th.  They LOVE morning meeting so far!!  

I forgot to take a picture of my 8x10 teal meeting rug.  The kids love laying on it.  I tried to photo some of the small details I've added. Don't you just love, love, love GIANT clothespins? I do!  I also labelled EVERYTHING this year!  I've had SO many teachers coming in my room in wonder and awe. It's been so great because I've been known as the messy teacher.  So far the kids are respecting the materials a lot more too.  They seem much more peaceful and quiet when they have comfy places to spread out and work.  They love the alternative seating especially the benches.  Maybe everything will wear off it's appeal, but I plan on adding more and more as the year goes on!!  

Thanks for stopping by teachers! I can't wait to check out your rooms next!!