As you may
know, curriculum is not my only gig. I also get to engage my creative side
through my home staging side business. Just as furniture placement is key in
selling a home, figuring out just where things should go in a classroom is
pretty important, too. Good classroom flow means students know just where to
put their materials, and themselves, in an orderly, efficient manner – saving
you buckets of teaching and clean-up time.
Also
essential, in both my lines of work, is the creation of a warm, welcoming
environment. This can be achieved in plenty of simple, budget-friendly ways. Summer is the perfect time to transform your classroom and
A
great way to spend a summer Saturday is to check Craigslist and scour garage
sales to find inexpensive organizational systems, and use your imagination to
figure out ways to repurpose household items. Know of someone who’s retiring?
See if you can inherit any of the supplies that teacher no longer needs. He or
she may feel better knowing it’s going to a good home – and not cluttering the
basement.
Check out these two fun classroom decor ideas...
Here's an old row boat turned into a cozy reading nook.
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And check out how electrical spools can transform into seats.
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If your
time and budget allows this summer, you can craft any number of items to
beautify your classroom, or take advantage of the sales for college-bound
students. That’s a great time to grab plastic totes, filing systems and
baskets.
My
favorite classroom decoration is student work. But you’ll need something else
on your walls until you have a ready supply of that. I’ve come up with a quick and
easy solution, with my inspirational posters and writing prompt activity.
I'll be back soon with another tip to make your next school year easier. Until then, thanks for stopping by!
Mary Beth
P.S. Check out these tips for making your next school year easier, too! Tip 1, Tip 2, Tip 3, Tip 4, Tip 5, Tip 6, Tip 7, Tip 8, Tip 9, Tip 10
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