Classroom decor first grade

This week was pre-planning and I really got almost nothing done. I just can't figure out what to do with my room. I don't like distraction and clutter and lots of stuff. Most of the other teachers have cute themes in their rooms but it's visual overload to me. So my room tends to look pretty plain and dare I say, boring, compared to everyone else's. So far this is what I've got... As you can see, I'm painting my walls light blue. (They're actually finished now.) I figure it's a nice calm…

A classroom lost and found is a must!

At this point, I’m sure many of you have seen the viral videos of teachers waiting outside their doors, greeting each student with their self-selected greeting. But have you tried it? As someone who only recently has been invited into the elementary school world on a regular basis, THIS is where it

I am one of those people who cannot work in silence. I have always incorporated music into my classroom whether it be just for background noise, or to enhance our lesson plan. A few years ago I sub…