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Photos of My First Grade Classroom

This year, I had to move classrooms.  My old classroom had a bathroom in it and it was needed as a Kindergarten room.  So after nine years, I moved to the bathroom-free room next door.   On the plus side there is more space.  On the down side…O.M.G., kids ask to go to the bathroom a million times a day!

I updated a few things from last year’s polka dot theme.  Here are some photos of my classroom.  As always, feel free to pin!

These hanging signs were made by hot gluing my table signs to School Girl Style’s  19 inch black daisies and 14 inch black daisies!  Melanie is a genius for thinking up the combo.  I am just in awe of her decorative talents!

I got these lanterns from Amazon.com before I saw these on School Girl Style…Oh, well. 
Click here to purchase this display. 

I was inspired by Schoolgirl Style to use wrapping paper as bulletin board backing.  I purchased the wrapping paper at Marshall’s.  The large black storage bins are from Walmart.

The labels for this board can be found in my Back to School Organizational Forms and More packet. 
I have created a packet to work with this “Read All About Me!” poster.  Click here to check out my Star of the Week packet.  
I made these clothespins for the “Star of the Week” board. 

For more information on classroom pets go to Critters in the Classroom! 

 These mailbox labels are in my Back to School Organizational Forms and More packet.  The mailboxes are two shoe organizers.  I had purchased them ten years ago and they were white.  They were looking so shabby.  So this year, I spray painted then black.  I had to use almost five cans of spray paint!  

 For my book bin labels, check out my Bright Polka Dot Classroom Library Labels.

Leveled Library Labels

 This is my half-done literacy center board.  We have been easing into centers by just rotating by table.  Next week, we start with the smaller groups and I start pulling for guided reading.

 I made these with my Cameo Silhouette!

My sweet friend Anna of Crazy for First inspired me to make these.  Click here to see her post on these storage draws from Big Lots. 

 The polka dot box is from Michael’s. 

 The graphics for the pencils are by Ashley Hughes.  Click here to check them out.

 This adorable sign is from Rachel Lamb.  Click here to check it out.

 These labels are in my Polka Dot Classroom Labels and Signs Packet.  The shoebox bins are from Target.

 My Bright Polka Dot Number packet can be found here and my Bright Polka Dot Alphabet Posters packet can be found here.

 Look Who’s Been Spotted in First Grade Door Decor. Click here to check the packet.

 To get these for your own classroom, check out my Classroom Job packet.

 The wire organizers are picnic organizers from CVS.  The plastic bins are from Big Lots.

Click here to check out these Polka Dot Word Wall Words.

 The Word Wall Labels can be found here and the color labels are by Ashley Hughes.  You can find them here.  In the top left corner of this picture, you can see Rachelle Smith‘s adorable and FREE punctuation posters.  

I hope you enjoyed taking a peek into my classroom.  In my next post, I will explain how book baggies work in my classroom and you can have a chance to win a set of these from ReallyGoodStuff!

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    • Yes, they are two 15 compartment shoe storage units from Target. They were originally white and after ten years, they looked pretty shabby. So four cans of black spray paint later…they became black!

    • Thank you! Yes, I actually sell them in my Guided Reading packet on TpT and alone in my Reading Comprehension Cueing Cards packet. I would like to align them to the Common Core and update the packets.

  11. Oh my goodness!! Your classroom is just so adorable and so amazing! I absolutely am DROOLING over your reading corner! =) I'm super excited about the next post, also, for your reading bags!

    I guess I should try to get the blog bug! I haven't updated since school started…four weeks ago! Ooops! But, I felt like I should most certainly comment on your GAW-geous room. Thank you for sharing!

    ♥Sarah
    First Class First Grade

  13. Can I LIVE in your classroom? Seriously, I have spent a ridiculous amount of time examining each one of those photos while my BF looks at me with a weird look.
    You are amazing, thanks for sharing!

  23. I LOVE your color combo and polka dots…your room is amazing. I have never had a bathroom in my classroom so my kiddos bladders get trained like mine to only go at certain times during the day. I think one of the things I love most about your room is your posh room for your guinea pig!

    If you get the chance, I would love for you to come check out my give away. You can win a prize package that includes a $50 Target gift card, a $25 TpT gift card AND a $25 Lakeshore gift card. =)

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

  27. love, love, LOVE your room! you've inspired me – especially with the mailboxes! i wanted to do something like that but couldn't think of what to use but shoe organizers are perfect!

  28. I love your classroom!! It is so bright and cheerful. My kids would never get bored in your classroom. Their teachers have clear boxes for everything and not much color compared to yours!! Way to inspire creativity!! And by the way – your bathroom passes are way to funny!! I couldn't stop laughing. I think I'm going to make those for our home, then maybe they won't forget to wash their hands!

  29. I just came across your blog on pinterest. I love it! AND your classroom. I'm also a polka dot lover:) I'm in the process now of getting hired for a first grade position. I taught k-4 resource before, but I did do my student teaching in first grade about 6 years ago. I loved it! I'm so excited!

  30. I'm also a polka dot lover. I enjoyed your blog very much. Where did you get the polka dot folders in your rolling cart for your work for the week? I've had a hard time finding them. Thanks for the glimpse inside your little heaven!