1. I am finally done! I probably shouldn't say done though, because there are still so many things I need to do/get. But the class is ready for next week when my kiddos finally come! As a new teacher it is practically impossible to make the perfect classroom. There are so many things I still want or need, but that requires time and money, both of which I do not have much of! Hopefully by the end of the year, my classroom will be perfect! Here are some before and after pictures...
2. This is my morning meeting area. My behavior clip chart will go to the right of my calendar in that space. The apple all the way to the right was just something I had and hung up to get out of the way. I will most likely hand anchor charts there after we complete them throughout the year. The black cabinet to the left near the door will be my prayer table (not yet complete). I also need to get a little shelf or storage box to put calendar items and other things near my morning meeting area, and I also want to get an easel, eventually.
3. This wall is where I will hang student work. I hate the way the wall came out. But it was too much to take it all down and redo it, not to mention I had no more blue paper. I like where my alphabet wall is to the right. My library was on the other side of the classroom, but I decided to move it here with the ABC wall. I wish it was a little more "nook"ish, but it will do for now. The table under the bravo board will be used for learning centers or listening center. The orange bucket to the right of the library has big books in it.
4. The shelf all the way to the left is where the block/manipulatives are. The big space in the middle under the flower will be my dramatic play area once I can go out and get stuff. I think the kids will survive a few weeks without that. It will also be nice when I put it together for them to have something new! The white shelf to the left of my desk is where all supplies are like crayons, scissors, glue, etc. I hate that it is a high shelf, but the kiddos won't really be getting anything of that shelf so it's not a big deal I guess.
5. This is my classroom! There are still so many things I want to do, but it takes time I guess! The kiddos come in for a meet and great on friday with their parents! They are split into 2 groups, one hour each. I only have 16 students (as of now). I was thinking about having them come in and do a scavenger hunt, finding items like their name tag, their clip for their behavior chart, their folder, a piece of candy, and a book of their choice. Then we would all sit and watch "The Kissing Hand". After this, I will have them sit with their parents and draw a picture of their first day with their parents! This is the time where I could walk around to each table and have parents ask questions while they students are coloring. I like this idea, and I think I will talk it over with the other Pre-K and K teacher, since they have the same schedule as I do on Friday. I am so excited for the first day!!!
