This year I put my 2 drawer file cabinet under the desk and I will be keeping my lesson materials and extra folders in it. I have already added and rearranged some things on the top so that the extra chair can be used by students if they need help or get to sit there for a reward. On the shelf, I organize my resources by subject and love the clean look of the bottom shelf. Those file boxes are all for science and each box is for a different type! I am working on turning all my files and books into computerized versions {scanning}, which is a slow process, but it is working out great for me! I actually have wiggle room on the bookshelf! For all my little necessities, I made a teacher toolbox using labels by Kristen Doyle. She created them so that you can change any of the drawer titles! It was fabulous because I did customize it some! I made one of the drawers "Personal" so I can keep nail clippers, eye drops, deodorant, etc. in it. Some of my extra things were too large {like lotion} so I put my green tin on top to house those items. I think it looks great and I have been able to find everything as I set up my room! Unfortunately I have so many of some of the items that I had to create a drawer in the cabinet with "extra supplies". OOPS! I am not a hoarder, but some things you just can't give away!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Teacher Space
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
My Reading Corner
~ Reading Corner before decorations ~ |
~ Daily 5 Choice Board ~ |
I used a ton of hot glue and 15 binder clips to make these so cute. I hung it with magnets on my white board. I am really happy with how they turned out!
I also made my Cafe Strategies Board right next to the Daily 5 Choice Board. This is hung on the fuzzy wall, using rough velcro! I am so excited it worked because even though it is magnetic, it needs VERY powerful magnets! You can get my CAFE Strategies Board at my TpT store, so click on the caption below for the Freebie!
~ CAFE Strategies Board ~ |
In the pictures, you can see one of my shelves for books {I have 5 more shelves of student books in the room!} I have a plastic drawer system to house my Daily 5 and Cafe materials, Reading Skills Group Materials, and Lesson Materials for mini-lessons. I am hoping this year goes smoothly! I am trying to be super ready for the start of school next week!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Look Book and Reminder Binder ~ Firebirds!
Today, one of my team teachers turned principal :) asked if anyone had Look Book and Reminder Binder forms he could share with his building. He wants them to start using them as their building-wide discipline plan. Lucky for him, I had redone ours this year with our Sparky Robot mascot and had also redone it with a Toucan theme for a friend at a different building. {See posts for Look Book and Reminder Binder}
So, for all my Firebird friends, here is a handy dandy set of forms just for you!
So, for all my Firebird friends, here is a handy dandy set of forms just for you!
~Look Book & Reminder Binder Forms - Firebirds!~ |
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
My Team!
So I decided to add a post tonight to feel like I am really getting things done. After many drafts and additions/changes by my team {all awesome of course}, I finally came up with our general information sheet for parents. We wanted to show how strong we are and how consistent we are across the grade level. This is so fabulous because only 2 of us are veterans of the team! AND last year was the first year of this new building! So we feel pretty good about what is ahead of us. Meet "Team Zwangerall" of Summit STEM!
~ Team Zwangerall Bio Sheet ~ |
Not a Slacker! Honest!
I have been so busy lately! My family finally took our first "vacation" ever and it was only 2 days long! We drove from Columbus to Cincinnati, back home to Columbus, then back to Cincinnati again! We figured with it only being a 2 hour trip each way, that it was still cheaper to drive than to get a hotel... not to mention we didn't know what to expect from our 2 and 4 year olds!
Anyways, besides the trip, I have been spending what seems like every waking moment on school! I have been working on projects at home, planning with my team, setting up my classroom, and I honestly don't feel like I am any more ready than I was a few weeks ago!
I have many things that I am very excited about in my room this year. Some things I have been wanting to try out, some things I just figured out, and some things that have always worked great for me! So, no I haven't been slacking :) I hope tomorrow that I will have some pictures to post! I will probably break the code of {1 post a day}, but that will be to keep my blog organized. I can't help it! It is easier to read and find information when there isn't a super duper long post with everything crammed into it. Right?
Well, off to do more work now that the boys are in bed! Not enough hours in the day and school hasn't even started yet!
Anyways, besides the trip, I have been spending what seems like every waking moment on school! I have been working on projects at home, planning with my team, setting up my classroom, and I honestly don't feel like I am any more ready than I was a few weeks ago!
I have many things that I am very excited about in my room this year. Some things I have been wanting to try out, some things I just figured out, and some things that have always worked great for me! So, no I haven't been slacking :) I hope tomorrow that I will have some pictures to post! I will probably break the code of {1 post a day}, but that will be to keep my blog organized. I can't help it! It is easier to read and find information when there isn't a super duper long post with everything crammed into it. Right?
Well, off to do more work now that the boys are in bed! Not enough hours in the day and school hasn't even started yet!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Giveaway Awesomeness!
While perusing my recent comments, I decided to check out some of my new follower's sites! I came across First Grade Fairytales and found that Kelly is doing a giveaway! She now has over 100 followers and will be giving away a TpT gift card! Check it out!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Lovin' Linkies!
I am lovin' Linkies! All my favorite resources in one place! Here is a Pinterest Linky! You don't have to be a blogger, just a pinner!Thanks Debbie Clement at Rainbows Within Reach for the fabulous idea!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Newbie Bloggers Blog Hop!
So here are my answers...
1. I am in Ohio and always have been.
2. I am a second grade teacher at a STEM school.
3. I am starting my 12th year after teaching 5th, 4th, 2nd, 4th again, and back to 2nd!
4. I started bloggin' in July this year!
5. I think that you need to personalize your page. I don't pay as much attention to blogs that match another page. Jazz up your blog in some way! I have found solace in
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Busy {Crafty} Bee!
~ Lap Desk Clipboards ~ |
~ Side view of unfinished lap desk ~ |
I followed the same process I used with the crate seats, except I just hot glued the fabric. I used "Quick Grip Adhesive" where the clipboard and the wood connected. To make the handle, I just folded and used fabric "no stitch" glue!
~ Top view of unfinished lap desk ~ |
EASY-PEASY!
Classroom Seating
~ Meeting Place ~ |
I love these rugs for 3 massive reasons:
1. They can go anywhere in the room.
2. The kids think they are fun.
3. They are easy to wash - just throw them in the laundry!
~ Rug (folded) and Knee Rest ~ |
Crate Seating... Yes, me too!
~ Crate Seat ~ |
I saw the crate seats on Pinterest (about a billion and a half of them) and thought they were so adorable! I decided I could do that too to add a little something extra to my room! This year I have a little more space than before and ended up {for the time} with 2, YES TWO, meeting areas! I am so excited!
~ Crate Seat with lid off ~ |
So I talked to my dad and he helped me measure and cut the boards for my crates I bought at Walmart. My sister was in town visiting and she helped me (after many visits to Joann's) get black vinyl, thick ribbon, and poly-fill. We laid down the fabric, put a layer of the fluff, placed the board, and stapled like crazy! We used black cotton fabric to cover the bottom. I wanted my seats to be durable, washable, and functional. I can wipe them off, use the ribbon handles to lift the lid off, and store things inside. I am so excited about how they turned out! I only made 4, but they are perfect!
~ Bottom of Crate Seat ~ |
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