Not only is it heating up outside, but in room 3 jungle fever is rising! I went in my room today to get a jump start on a few things. Even though all I want to do is nap right now, I wanted to post some of my pictures for how things went! Jungle/Safari Theme in progress!
I saw a post on Pinterest and loved it! So I created a jungle/safari themed one. I used a container from protein shakes and duct tape. I will keep highlighters in here and students will highlight their names before turning in work!
I wanted a new way to store my Reading & Math games. Last year, I kept them in Ziplock bags in a basket on the back counter. I felt like I should utilize the wall space more. I bought a roll of duct tape, 3m hooks, and 2 wooden dowels from Michael's. I cut a piece of tape the length of the dowel and carefully rolled it around lengthwise. Super easy and so much cuter then they were. My plan is to put the 3m hooks under my chalkboard, rest the dowels on the hooks, and use these adorable, bright "S" hooks from Ikea. Somehow I plan on hanging the bags on the "S" hooks which will hang on zebra printed dowel. (I will share a final picture when I am done.)
Last year I did nothing with these windows that look into the hallway. But this year I had planned on having my mom make some. After pricing the supplies, I decided to take my teacher friend's idea of using black poster board. She cut out the stencil to half of a window which made the rest easy! Then I lined the edges with cheetah printed duct tape. I don't know what I would do without the animal print duct tape!
I think they turned out great! Thanks Odette :)
Chalkboard Clothespin Tags
I saw this idea on Pinterest. I will write student's names on each one once I get my class list. They will get to put their most cherished work up and change it as they like.
This is what my lower cabinets looked like before. Ewww!
But now....
they look like...
This!!!!
BIG improvement. And all it took was: animal print border, butcher paper, hot glue, and a burned/blistered finger :(
Going in to work today made me so happy!! But now it is nap time.
Then it is cutting time since I laminated everything below! Oh gosh!
Cuteeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it all, Tracy. Looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI MUST steal your idea for the windows in my classroom! I have the exact same kind of windows that show in the hallway. I am definitely doing this!! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteDarleen
Third Grade Love
So cute! I wish I could find some cute polka dot duct tape!
ReplyDeleteDana
www.funin1stgrade.blogspot.com
I love the poster board curtains and your new system for storing your games! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Third Grade's A Charm
You are all kinds of crafty and amazing! I cannot wait to see pictures of your room when you are finished with everything. Our school has a Wild about Learning theme so we all have trees in the hall. They are really cute. Have you thought about putting a tree in your room?
ReplyDeleteHeather
Heather's Heart
You are brilliant! I am doing the jungle theme as well and will be borrowing some of your ideas. I do have one QUESTION. Did you put the hot glue directly on the wooden cabinet? I have been told to use hot glue to put up my posters, but it is mainly on concrete walls. Didn't know if it would damage other surfaces. I have been putting off buying duct tape, but you bet next time I am in the store I'll be getting some. ;)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Thank you for the sweet words Michelle! I did put hot glue right on the wooden cabinet. I honestly am not sure if it will damage it or not. I used hot glue on concrete walls last year and it lasted well without damaging the walls. Visit my TPT store for jungle themed freebies!
DeleteI LOVE the poster board curtains...brilliant! I can't believe I never thought of that!!!! I will definitely be working on those this summer:) I am glad you found my blog which in turn led me to yours! Can't wait to get to know you and share our ideas:)
ReplyDelete~Rachel
Teaching with Z