Tiny classroom

This year I moved out of my spacious, mansion-like classroom.... Which looked a little like this... Ok... maybe not, but in my fond memories I had unlimited storage and didn't have to store things in stacks like the leaning tower of Pisa. With our school growing quickly and bursting at the seams I knew it was only a matter of time until I needed to move out of the big classroom and find a "cozier" space that would work. I offered to move into the OT/PT combo room that was currently used as a…

I used just half of the background.. I have found two of the chairs are so badly made that couldn't stand on their own... I am thinking of returning them to UML...

Have you ever had to teach in a super small classroom? In my first year of teaching, that was exactly what happened. My very first classroom actually used to be a storage closet for PE equipment (not even joking) and was eventually expanded a bit so that it could be converted into a classroom. I only had six students that year (not joking about that either), so we had no trouble fitting in the space, and I also didn't have that much stuff because it was only my first year of teaching. Fast…

A Middle School Teacher's Fav Classroom Items Bought in 2023

There has been a debate lately about whether you should get rid of your teacher’s desk. Some argue that they need a place to sit, even before or after school, and others insist they never sit there anyway. I am here to tell you THREE reasons why you should put that teacher’s desk in the […]

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Do you admire the design of moss rugs? Now, you can make one yourself in a few different ways! Here’s a complete guide for DIY moss bath mats and rugs!

McKay Shelton on Instagram: "✨Classroom setup day 2 ✨ Teacher desk area ✔️ Math manipulatives organized✔️ Greenery board✔️ Lattice wall ✔️ kinda Those areas may look great…but believe me.. there are many DOOM PILES that I did not show 🫣 #classroomsetup #classroomorganization #classroominspiration #classroomideas #classroommanagement #teacherlife #teachergram #teachersofinstagram #teachertribe #amazonfinds #teachersfollowteachers #firstgradeteacherfollow"

Come check out these classroom lighting ideas to reduce headaches and even spark creativity in learning. The lighting in your room should match the task!

I have a small room (hence the name Little Room Under the Stairs) so organization is very important. 1. Choose a few colors to decorate the room. Small rooms are not a place to go hog wild. A little goes a long way! My cabinets are blue and my walls are a yellowish cream color. I use blue, yellow, and green for my color scheme. 2. Downsize as much as possible. When I moved into my new room, I had 11 boxes of trade books that I had purchased while teaching elementary resource. That took up a…