I decided to make my own version to match my decor. I could only find wide drawers, like these, at Staples.
Here are my other versions:
While setting up my classroom, I revamped my door with a little help from my mom. She thought of adding the cute bow! I love it.
The door decor kit I used was my “Look Who’s Been Spotted Owl Door Decor.” For other fun door decor, click here.
Instead of trying to revamp my district purchased file cabinets, I broke down and bought two new ones from Staples. I had bonus points and a coupon. Still not cheap, but worth saving me hours of redo. I also feel so much better when I look at them. The old ones (on the left) were so different from each other and the one on the way left was hard to open.
Then, I went and spent more money at Target on these adorable stools! I bought four! This is the problem when you are not married…there is no one to tell you not to spend money on your classroom. I had to stop myself from buying four new bean bag chairs from Big Lots. I bought four two years ago and they now look like pilly flat pancakes š
I also hung up my color posters. I love making items for TpT…but cutting and laminating and cutting again…not so much!
I just did my first ever Donors Choose Project. I would appreciate if you shared it!
Lastly, here is a freebie for you. It is free in my TpT store.
I will be back with complete room photos and a desk update soon! I hope you are having a smooth transition out of summer mode.
Thanks Erica! I love it all!!!
I LOVE "the no husband to tell you to stop" comment….haha!! Been there!
I have the same problem with not being married! I have no one to help me control my spending! And I am GOOD at spending! š Especially when it comes to my kiddos. And they're so good at wearing things down, aren't they?
I love the drawer labels! Thanks for the freebie!
Erica
Blooming In First
Thanks so much for the freebie! Now I just have to get that organizer. Haha, I also have no hubbie to tell me to stop spending…so in this case being single worked for me, lol.
Have a great first day of school. Your room looks great. I love the color posters.
Brenda
You Might Be a First Graderā¦.
Love everything, esp the part about not being married…..I think I could pay for a wedding cheaper than what I spent (still spending) on my room LOL…..Works for me !!!
Thanks so much!!
I love your teacher tool box. The labels are super cute! Thanks for sharing.
Jamie
teachingtidbit.blogspot.com
Great insight, great article, and thanks for sharing it.
Special Education Teaching Resources
Thanks for the tool box labels! <3
I love the no complaining! It's driving me batty! haha!
And I think my hubby has realized there's no point in telling me not to spend money on my room. I have to live there 8+ hours a day!
Rachel
I usually fix the flat beanbag problem by adding packing peanuts once a year to my classroom beanbag. It helps to fluff it up a bit. Hope it helps,
Mrs. Jones Teaches
Everything is amazing, quick question. I saw in another blog a poster box you made, where could It?
Sorry, get it?
I covered a poster box I bought from Trend with black contact paper. It is really old now.
thanks for the desk tag labels!
Hey Erica! Your room is coming along! I am OBSESSED with your primary tool kit labels! I haven't seen any in primary yet. I have them on my wish list for next summer! No time for it now! Hahaha!
Megan
Mrs. Wheelerās First Grade
Mrs. Wheeler TpT
Geniales!!!! saludosss
It is what is it is, lol! *LOVE* it all, Erica! =)
Tanya
A+ Firsties
"This is the problem when you're not married." Haha, Erica! I'm unmarried, 28, and just bought a co-op. There's no one to tell me not to spend money on school stuff or stuff for my new place. Luckily I still don't have my own classroom, so that's not as much of an issue…but it totally still is. Whoops.
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Erica-
I love all your stuff. You have fabulous ideas. I wrote about you today on my blog. Stop by and check it out. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Stephanie from Principal Principles
http://thenewprincipalprinciples.blogspot.com/2013/09/five-for-friday-my-fabulous-finds.html
I'm so excited about the Teacher Tool Kit! I love all of the things you make and blog about. I do have one question…I mod podged the labels today, and now they're sitting overnight, but I noticed the ink ran a bit once I applied the sponge brush to the front of the label. How did you get yours so perfect?
Lots of luck to you on Monday! I teach in Jersey and my Firsties come in on Tuesday…anxious!!
Thanks Vivian! It could be because I use a laser color printer and the ink is pretty set in the paper. Good luck on Tuesday. I would love another day right now…haha
I'm linking back to this blog post since this is the tutorial I used to make my Toolkit. Thanks for your help, it's been a lifesaver! (Mine isn't a tutorial it'll just be a shoutout during my classroom tour blog post) š
Hardcore Teacher Resources
Hi Erica,
I am so inspired by what you've done here. Your room is amazing. Even I want to be a student in your class! I did have a question about the teacher toolbox. I bought one last year that was very similar (it had some drawers that were narrow), but found it couldn't hold any pencils or markers due to the depth of it. Before I buy another one, are you finding that the drawers are large enough to hold your supplies?
Thank you for the freebie!