Transformation Thursday...Classroom before and after!!!

In honor of "Transformation Thursday," I thought I would take a look at how far I have come with my classroom!!!  I have not worked in my classroom for next year yet, but I am sticking with the same theme.  Just a little background...This will be my 8th year teaching and my 3rd at this school!

I was SOOOO excited to start at a new school! However, when I walked in my classroom, I wanted to CRY!!!  There was NOTHING!! I quickly snapped out of it when I realized the potential!!! It is a very large classroom- great for all of my center work!!!!  There was a brand new Smart Board and 3 HUGE bulletin boards! (I thought I could, I thought I could, I thought I could!)

Here are some crazy pictures I took when I first walked into my new classroom:

After 3 years of hard work, I think I FINALLY have it like I like it (for now at least!!!)
What it looks like now:

 

Much better, right?!!!! I can't wait to get in there and get everything ready next year!!!!  I love this time of year!!!!!!

Enjoy!

Nicole

Classroom Pics!!!!

I am so glad to FINALLY post pictures of my classroom!  The first 2 weeks back to school have been completely the craziest 2 weeks ever!!!  I had to miss the second day of school due to my grandfathers death and this week we are out for 3 days due to HURRICANE ISAAC!!!  CRAZY!!! We will go back to school on Thursday and then we will be off Monday for LABOR DAY!!!!  How crazy is all of that?!!!!!

ANYWAYS! I have finally finished my classroom! It looks adorable! I am missing a few pics but here is a nice teaser for now!

Looking in from the hallway...

 

The computer and listening center...also, my "Sweet Talents" Talents Unlimited board...

 

Calendar Math board... 

How we get home clip chart...

 

 Birthday spot...

 

Classroom library...

A view from my desk...

 

 Above my cabinets... Instead of a banner, I glued precut letters on ribbon....ADORABLE!

 

Classroom rules and our clipchart... 

 

Math tools station... 

 

Word Wall...

 

My desk...How cute is my puppy?!!!!

 

 

That's all I have for right now.  I put extra TLC in my classroom decor this year!!!  I love all of the pink with the adorable cupcakes!!! One of my students walked in on the first day and said, "It even smells like cupcakes in here." It was sooo cute and made my day!!!! I will post more pics soon!!!!

Enjoy!

Nicole