Whew!
This chick is T-I-R-E-D. & just to think...students haven't even started back to school!
What's the saying?
That being said...this post will be heavy on pictures & light on text.
I know there has been the ongoing debate of Cuteness Vs. Not which has been a hot topic again in the teacher world lately. My view is I remember being in school as a child and really appreciating the visually appealing & print rich rooms. I want to make my classroom a fun and inviting place for my students (some of them need an escape from their home life). We also spend more time in our classrooms than our own homes, so I like to make it a place I "enjoy" being in. If I can have a "cute" room and still have the time to provide my students with wonderful, rigorous lessons, why not?!
Here is my First Grade Math, Science & Writing classroom for the 2013-2014 school year.
(I also included pictures from orientation including my station set up...loved it!)
This year I did stations for the parents to visit around the room during orientation. It gave me the opportunity to speak with all of them, make sure all paperwork was filled out & for the parents to explore the room. I didn't feel overwhelmed with questions & was able to spend ample time with everyone. I had coloring sheets spread out for the kiddos to color & draw while their parents did the boring stuff... I will definitely do this again next year!
Transportation Station
Find your child's cubby & seat. Take home the folder at their seat with info inside.
Sign up for Remind101
Students dropped off supplies by labeled areas (if they brought them)
&
If parents could donate a regularly used supply, they took home an owl with the item written on it.
Here's to a wonderful year to my fellow teacher friends! May you experience success, keep a smile on your face & find the perfect balance!
Aloha,
Juliana
<
