Classroom Layout

Today I got a couple of pictures of the room I will be in next year so I can start planning how I want to set it up. I've been going back and fourth between ideas for my room's theme and I think I may have picked one for now. I think I want to use crayons and have my door say, "Get Ready For A Colorful Year!" Then all my tables, procedures, and storage bins will have labels that look like crayon wrappers. I know I have time to get things figured out but it's so much harder to plan a layout when the classroom is over 100 miles from me. 

I'm glad that there are tables and lots of storage already in the room.

I also want to find a way to organize the room so I have space for a class library where multiple kids can sit and read without being on top of each other. And I was wanting to have a layout where it would be easy for me to do small groups or centers. So it'll take me awhile to get it just right but at least now I have an idea of what kind of space I have to work with. 

Welcome to The First Year!

Welcome to my very first year in first grade! I officially signed my contract this week and have already started thinking about themes and first week activities. I'm looking forward to trying all my ideas and getting to know my team and future students. I hope to share my experiences throughout the year and get some feedback and an outside perspective on situations. It might be a crazy year but hopefully it'll be productive and lots of fun for the kids and me!!