First Grade Classroom Reveal!

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You guys, I am in love with my classroom this year! I love how all the decor came together, and I love the overall "feeling" when I walk into the room. It's bright, cheerful, and welcoming.

Seriously how perfect is this lamp?! I found it in my parents' basement and had to "steal" it!

Our school theme this year is "Just Be...", as in "Just Be Respectful", "Just Be Kind", etc. so I painted the "Just Be...You" banner to hang above my windows. After I put it up and put the shapes posters on either side of it, I thought it still needed a little more color. This rainbow bunting was exactly what I needed!

I opted to get rid of the rug that was in here when I arrived and just use carpet spots. They're amazing!

My shelves look so bare because I was waiting for our new curriculum to be delivered! I didn't get a close up, but I used these Storex cubby bins for my leveled readers that you can see in the corner, and they are perfect!

My word wall cards make me happy!

My room is such a hodge-podge of things that came together perfectly. This crate bench was given to me by another teacher who didn't want it anymore.

Positive affirmations to encourage my students (and myself!) every day! I brightened up this space with these watercolor dot decals and I love it!

This focus wall is quick and easy to change! I bought these dry erase pockets because I wanted one of each color, and didn't need a whole ton of extras. Oh, and isn't this bulletin board trim amazing?! I was ecstatic when I found it!

These Storex book bins are great for my classroom library! Confession, though: I ordered the orange bins directly from the Storex website because I really wanted orange, and I needed 6 colors for the 6 units in my reading curriculum.

My bookshelves look a little sparse here, but I am happy to say that my shelves are now fully stocked, thanks to some generous donations through Donors Choose for a new classroom library!

You can find the number posters here!

I didn't plan out the spacing very well on my job chart, haha!

Here's a close up of my classroom schedule and job chart.

Rainbow class calendar! It can also be used in a pocket chart or as a linear calendar.

Rainbow weather and seasons set!

My teacher toolbox is a lifesaver, especially when working with paras or subs! Get the editable labels here, and check out this post for step-by-step instructions on how to make it!

Have you noticed I'm a tad obsessed with my color-coded organization? Editable binder covers and spines here!

Editable lunch attendance system here!

The idea for this headphones organizer is not new with me, but it has worked perfectly! Find it here!

I always want my students to know that I love them and want the best for them. When they leave my classroom, they are left with this goodbye message. 

My school uses the Zones of Regulation and has the students check in daily. I check in, too, and we talk about our emotions a lot throughout the day. (Due to copyright restrictions on the Zones of Regulation, I cannot offer this check in system for sale. I created it for my own personal classroom use.)

Display outside my classroom door. The paint splotches are attached to clothespins where I will hang student work throughout the year.

We have these display cases outside our doors, so of course I had to hang a trauma-informed poster!

Morning greeting choices are all the rage right now, and I can see why! My students love it, and I love how it allows me to make a connection with each child every day in a way that is most comfortable for them. Find this set here!

I've saved the favorite part of my classroom for last! This area is my peace corner. It's an area where students can go to self-regulate.

Right above my peace corner is my birthday calendar. Students love seeing their pictures and being able to see when their friends' birthdays are! Find the birthday calendar here!

I always want my students to feel safe and loved, especially when they're upset!

My peace corner has a basket of items to help students calm down and regulate.

So there you have it, my new classroom! I know the bright colors can be overstimulating for some kids, so I have to balance that by keeping everything very neat. I work hard to keep it organized and free of clutter. Clutter stresses me out, and I think it can also stress students out. So far all of my new friends seem to be settling in well and enjoying our new space; we're off to a great start to our school year!

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