Adding a POP of color!

As a kindergarten teacher, I LOVE to use color in my classroom!!!  Last year, I used the Dots on Chocolate big dots for my table numbers. I had them hanging from my ceiling with a cute ribbon. I thought they were the cutest things ever!!! 

So... I have been working hard in my classroom this summer- I can't seem to stay away!!!  I found these cute fans that I thought would be so cute hanging in my room!!!!  I grabbed 5 of them (one in every color)!!!  It's crazy how such a small change can add such a beautiful POP of color in my classroom!!! I found the fans at Party City and they had every color under the sun (but orange...I couldn't find an orange one!)

 

 

What are some things you do in your classroom to add a POP of color?

Fabulous Friday Finds!!!

My school brain never shuts down! During the summer break, I am always looking for goodies for my classroom!!!  A few weeks ago, my bestie, Lizzie (A Fairy Tale First Grade), came to town and introduced me to School Aids. I have driven past the place but haven't gone inside.  There were so many wonderful things in there!!!  They had everything-- math manipulatives, reading games, classroom decorations, OH MY!!! I could have gone CRAZY in there but I restrained myself. I did, however, pick up a few things for my classroom...

I LOVE Creative Teaching Press Dots on Chocolate decorations. I use the border, letters, and cut outs in my classroom! I love this pennant banner and can't wait to find a use for it!!  Of course I HAD to pick up the chevron border- I am OBSESSED with chevron (and border)!!!! How perfect!!!  I also ordered the calendar set and their new Sweet Shoppe Bulletin Board Set!!!  SOOOO SUPER EXCITED!!!!!

 

Another place that I find fabulous goodies is Kohls.  Every month (or so) they feature a new book and character. This month is Curious George. I could not resist this cute face!!!  The books are $5.00 and they are hardback! How awesome is that!!!!  They had quite a few animals to match the different books but I settled for George himself and his first day of school book! I can't wait to read it to my new kinders in the fall!!!  The books and animals are a great deal ($5 for book and $5 for animals) but they also go to a great cause- Kohls Cares. 100% of the profits from these sales are donated to support kids health and education initiatives in communities worldwide. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! They make great gifts for children, as well!!!  You can order these adorable plush dolls and books at http://www.kohls.com/catalog/kohl-s-cares-toys.jsp?CN=4294731838+4294720971!

 

 

What are some places you like to find fabulous school goodies?? Happy summer shopping!!!!

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

 

 

 

Bulletin board tip!

So I spent all day Monday working in my classroom and I still have SO much work left to do! When I moved into my new classroom last year I inherited 3 HUGE bulletin boards.  I thought about taking one of them down but I was worried what the wall would look like underneath :( This year I have carefully planned each bulletin board: a calendar math board, my Reading Street concept board, and my Talents Unlimited board. I doubled brown and pink bordette around each board (to give it a cohesive look!)

For some reason, the board looked too plain. Sooooo...why not TRIPLE the border!!! CRAZY right?!!!! But I just LOVE the way it turned out!
My calendar math board:

My Talents Unlimited board:

Super cute!!! More pictures to come this week!!!
Enjoy!
Nicole