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Teacher Week 2013: Classroom Digs

I am linking up with Blog Hoppin’ for Teacher Week 2013, to give you a tour of my classroom.  
*Disclaimer: This is not how my classroom looks right now.  I have not been able to get in to set up my classroom because summer school was there and they are now cleaning the room.  So these pictures are from last year and the year before, but it will pretty much look the same when I set it up again. 
Click on the photos to find the products I used.  Thanks for taking a peek at my classroom!
     

The borders are all from MPM School Supplies.

The color signs are by Ashley Hughes 🙂

          The big book sign is by Rachel Lamb (click here to snag it for free).

I made these labels with my Silhouette Cameo.   You can purchase the b&w polka dot file folders from MPM School Supplies.

Click here to check out the number posters. 

I made these new supply organizers this year.  I found the baskets and ribbon at Michael’s.  I like them better because the pencils won’t poke through the mess.  I sell the table signs here!

To see my other bright polka dot items click here.  If you want to see all my decor items, click here.

I just finished these color posters:

Don’t forget to link up and/or hop around other teachers’ classrooms:

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  1. Paula Shaw

    August 13, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Your book nook – I love it
    Paula from Paula’s Place and iSURF Maths

  2. Jess

    August 13, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I love your room! It is so warm and inviting! I know your families will love your room. I want to cozy up and read in your book nook too!
    Rambling About Reading

  3. Laurie

    August 13, 2013 at 10:54 am

    So organized!! Love the new blog design too.

    Laurie
    First Grade Lyons' Den

  4. Mrs. Griffith

    August 13, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Your new blog design looks fabulous! I love your table and center hanging signs too!

    Lindsay
    For the Love of First Grade

  5. Sarah Alejandro

    August 13, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Hi Erica! Love your classroom! I have bought a lot of your chevron and polka dot decor and love it! Do you know when your chevron birthday board pack will be available? Thank you so much!

    • Erica Bohrer

      August 13, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      It is already up: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Board-Bright-Chevron-824299

  6. Ashley Copeland

    August 13, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Erica,
    I love all of the signs and lanterns you hang from the ceiling. They add a special touch to the room!

    Ashley
    Tacky the Teacher

  7. TeacherWillRunForBooks

    August 13, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Wow, you have so much storage, that's amazing! Your room is adorable, love the bright colors!

  8. ~DeAnne~

    August 13, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Your pictures always showcase yourself so well. It all looks wonderful!!!!

  9. Nicole Russell

    August 13, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Your room is amazing!!!

  10. Meredith Walsky

    August 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    What a great new design on your blog! I love your classroom…thank you for creating your polka dot decor package! I receive compliments on it all the time and I tell everyone where to look to get it!

    Meredith
    1, 2, Eyes On You!

  11. Susanna Westby

    August 13, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    I want to come and live in your classroom. 🙂
    Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
    Susanna
    Whimsy Workshop

  12. Melanie

    August 13, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Love your classroom! I use the same Star of the Week poster but love how you display them!

  13. MadelineContraire

    August 13, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    I am OBSESSED with your classroom! I love how organized you are.

  14. Kelly

    August 13, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Love it all! You are amazing!

    Kelly
    Thirsty Firsties

  15. Mrs. Wheeler

    August 13, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I remember that birthday wall from last year…so cute! Oh, and I LOVE your new color posters!!!

    Megan
    Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
    Mrs. Wheeler TpT

  16. Sarah Alejandro

    August 14, 2013 at 12:24 am

    Love it! Where did you get the pencil containers for the sharpened/not sharpened pencils?

  17. Jamie knefely

    August 14, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Looks really good! You have great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    Jamie
    teachingtidbit.blogspot.com

  18. Ali

    August 14, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Love it love it love it!!! You put a lot of time and attention to detail into making this room so adorable! : )
    P.S. Is this a new blogsite of yours? Or did you just change the name of your old one? I'm confused…

    Ali
    Teaching Powered by Caffeine

    • Lesa

      August 14, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      Yes, She just updated the site. 🙂

  19. Sara Keegan

    August 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Great insight, great article, and thanks for sharing it. Good! All would be well written.

    Special Education Teaching Resources

  20. Lesa

    August 14, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Could you share what font you used for your word work for the week drawers! Love your bright and colorful classroom!

  21. A Kindergarten Life For Me

    January 16, 2014 at 4:03 am

    Thank you so much for sharing!!! And, thank you for stopping by my blog! Your ideas are always so wonderful…I am glad I could share them, too!

    Beth 🙂
    A Kindergarten Life For Me

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