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Classroom Photos and Updated Word Wall Words

I thought I would share photos of my polka dot themed classroom and my old cow print classroom through Shutterfly.  I noticed a lot of my Shutterfly photos on Pinterest and thought I would share them through this blog, too.  Click on {here} or the picture below to hop over to Shutterfly. This summer, I plan on making all of the items below in plain black and white polka dots, too.  If there is an interest, I will also make them in cow print or primary colored polka dots.
I have compiled everyone’s requests and added another 100 plus words to my original 204 Polka Dot Word Wall Words packet.  If you have already purchased this product from TpT, you can re-download the file.  If not check it out by clicking {here}.  I get such sweet feedback about this packet – thank you btw!  I do have to say the word cards really do brighten up a word wall!

I have noticed a sudden jump in my polka dot classroom decor sales, thanks to our Down Under friends who are starting a new school year.  For more polka dot decor and classroom inspiration, click on the pictures below.

 
 

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  1. Rachelle

    February 3, 2012 at 3:27 am

    Can I tell you how much I love polka dots? *Almost* as much as I love Ryan Gosling!!!!!!!

  2. Tarra Mackelson

    February 3, 2012 at 3:35 am

    Hi Erica!

    Love your polka dot creations. They are lovely and makes me want to do a "redo" on my room!

    Tarra
    http://www.chalkboardchitchat.blogspot.com

  3. Kristi Roberts

    February 3, 2012 at 4:16 am

    I'm totally doing my room in all of your decor next year! Is it too early to be as excited as I am?! LOL!!

    Absolutely adorable! You are so talented 🙂

    Kristi ~

  4. Sarah Mackey

    February 3, 2012 at 4:17 am

    I'm still going back to my original idea. You need to visit me in the beautiful state of Kansas. I promise I'll make it worth your time!!!!! LOL!

  5. Sarah Eager

    February 3, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I'm obsessed with your room!!! I am bookmarking it so this summer I can be a copycat!!! 🙂 You are so organized and everything matches I LOVE IT!

    Sarah

    theeagerteachers.blogspot.com

  6. Caroline Brantley

    February 3, 2012 at 5:07 am

    I'd love black and white polka dot! So cute.
    Caroline

  7. Kristin

    February 3, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Love your room!!!! AMAZING!
    A Teeny Tiny Teacher

  8. Jodi

    February 3, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Everything is so cute!

    Jodi
    Fun In First

  9. Mrs. Pollard

    February 3, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I LOVE your room, amazing labels, and all things polka dot! I have green, pink, and zebra in my room this year, but I've been getting the itch for a change. I'm thinking colorful polka dots might be the way to go next year! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    Tales of a Teacherista

  10. Jessica

    February 3, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing your room! It is inspiring for someone like me trying to organizing. Polka dots are so cheery. Thinking it might be what I want in my room next year.
    Jessica

    Apples and Papers

  11. Ms. Rachel

    February 4, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Your room is so cute and coordinated! Love it!

    Rachel
    Ms. Rachel’s Room

  12. Lee Ann

    February 4, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I love the polka dots! Those storage cubes are adorable! Are they sturdy enough for the kiddos to sit on? They look so much better than the ugly chairs my kiddies sit on.

  13. mrs.k

    February 4, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    So do you print all of these things at home off of a regular printer then laminate??? Seems like a lot of ink… is there a better way?

    • Erica Bohrer

      June 24, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      I print them all at home. I bought an Epson WP-4020 printer that is good on ink and a GCB Heat Seal Laminator from Amazon. The laminating sheets are so cheap on Amazon as compared to Office Supply Stores. If you decide to check it out, can you go through my link at the top left of my blog, so I get credit for referring you?

  14. Lisa Howard

    February 7, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    The pictures of your room are teacher porn! They are so enticing. From now on, I want everything in pretty polka dots!!

    – Lisa
    a teachers bag of tricks

    • Erica Bohrer

      June 24, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      Haha, you are so funny. If you like this stuff you should check out my friend Melanie of School Girl Style. Her rooms look amazing, you almost don't want to let kids near it.

  15. Criston Smith

    June 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I love the polka dot storage cubes for seats! I am going to check big lots back to school section to see if they have any this year. Do you remember how much they were? Thanks for being such an inspiration for us to make our classrooms cuter! 🙂

    Cristonsmith@gmail.com

    • Erica Bohrer

      June 24, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      You are welcome! They were $19 each. They did not hold up well, so I don't recommend buying them unless you can lift them each day so the custodian does not bang into them with his broom. I think that is what did it. Or maybe keep them on a carpeted area. I am so sad, because they were so pretty.

  16. Krystal

    August 15, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I downloaded your Polka Dot Word Wall cards from TPT. I want to add some new words, so I downloaded the google doc, but i cant download it to a PowerPoint, any help is greatly appreciated!

    • Erica Bohrer

      August 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      I am going to re-upload the file with a Word doc zipped in.

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