I have been busy in my classroom. There isn’t anything much creepier than an empty school, especially when it is being cleaned and all the stuff is in the hallway and it is dark…and quiet. On the other hand, there isn’t a situation when you can get more done. The whole school is EMPTY and there is no one to distract you…no one to talk to …..nothing else to do, but go to your room, close the door (and hope the Bloody Mary that the kids talk about isn’t real)
Anyways, my lonely school visits have allowed me some time to start some projects. Here is what I have so far:
Can you spot the error in the picture below?
Well, I didn’t see what I had done for quite a while until a sweet teacher emailed me. I was in a rush, hot gluing above my head and just didn’t pay attention to where I had put the apostrophe! And now it is pinned all over everywhere and has an error!! lol So I fixed it and now you can see what it should have looked like in the first picture on this post!
ANYWAYS…
The bulletin board lettering is from Creative Teaching Press…Dots on Turquoise. I promise, I will never let my love of it go!!
The board behind my desk. My idea is to use Brag Tags (awesome personalized tags from imagestuff)
under the owls for each child. Throughout the year I will add tags and as a reward I might let the wear them for a day, but they get to take them all home at the end of the year.
Seriously, the tags are AMAZING …and the owls are too cute!
The bulletin board set is from Carson Dellosa
The bulletin board set is from Carson Dellosa
A close up of the tags =) At the bottom of the tag it says “From Ms White”!!
My hallway board:
The hallway needed some cheerful love!
Oh, and all you Bama (or just Southeast) Folks! Don’t forget to come this Saturday!
Eeek… I love Pete!! That is the cutest!! I love everything you've done with your classroom. Heck, I wish that I could be a student in your classroom!! You have done a terrific job with decorating. Your students will love it. 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
…speechless…your classroom is going to be the envy of every teacher…everywhere. It's a work of art!
Laura
Mrs. Castro's Class
Amazing work, friend! I am so jealous you can get in already. I tried to get in just to steal some games out of my room for my migrant summer school, and couldn't even do that!:(
Everything is so cute!!
Crystal
Teaching Little Miracles
I love your Pete…and ALL of your room! You are just amazing! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart
AdOrAbLe!! So TWEET!
Hey Jennifer – I'm coming to AL to give a keynote in August . . . are you near Montgomery?
Barbara
The Corner On Character
Ohmicuteness! I LOVE that Pete!!
Loovvee it!! Pete looks awesome!!!
I totally hear what your saying about an empty school- rumor has it my school is haunted {its about 60 years old} so I really try not to be there alone.
Color Me Kinder
Jennifer, I am IN LOVE! You are phenomenal. Who wouldn't want to learn in your classroom?
You blow me away, girlfriend! You are seriously THE SWEETEST, and always leave the best comments. I love seeing a new post from you on my Blog Roll and a comment waiting for me in your inbox.
Thanks for continuing to inspire me! 🙂
Lyndsey
Your boards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! (Funny how scary empty building noises sound!)
Erika
2B Honey Bunch
Honey Bunch Blog Design
I love all the letter cut outs. Did you use a Cricut? Copy? Purchase different ones? Love that….and Pete, of course!
I just revised the post…the letters are from CTP! They are TDF!!
Jennifer
I'm jealous that you can get into your classroom. We're not allowed in the building until mid-August. Ugh! Your room is already looking fabulous!
You made me laugh out loud with the Bloody Mary comment! Jennifer, this looks fabulous (as always). I can't get over how cool that owl bulletin board looks! Do you use fabrics on all of your boards?
Can't wait to see more 🙂
Looks amazing as usual!!
I just love looking at your room! It's so inspiring! That pirate is too cute!
A Pirates Life for Us
Your classroom looks great. I may borrow that idea for the Bragtags. I've been trying to think of how to use them successfully and I love that idea. Thanks for sharing!
Swimming into Second
Everything is absolutely precious! I've got to know how you made that tree on the bird board!! Please tell!
OH MY WORD! I ADORE your Pete! I want one! We don't have dark blue butcher paper at my school. Waaa!
I love it all! Good Job!
~Andi
Oh your classroom is putting my bare classroom to shame!! It looks wonderful Jennifer!
Nicole
Rowdy in Room 300
Wow! It looks like you've got a jump start on the school year! I'm having an Old School, New School linky party–dig out some old classroom pics and link up!
Swersty’s Swap Shop
Your room is looking great!! I can totally relate to the creepy feeling of being in the school all alone but at the same time it is quite nice!! 🙂 Love your blog!!
Michelle
Kindergarten Stars
Love your door!
Your Pete is soooooooo cute!!
Erica
Sprinkles to Kindergarten
erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com
Love what you have done. I too have been working a little in my room by myself at the school. It is creepy! I am waiting for my fadeless paper to start my bulletin boards. Can't wait. Thanks for the pictures.
Terri
first-tastic.blogspot.com
An empty school IS so creepy! And my class was obsessed with talking about Bloody Mary last year… I even had girls coming back fake-crying from the bathroom to scare everybody. It took a long time to convince my little firsties that the bathroom was totally safe!! 🙂
Marvelous Multiagers!
Pete is the greatest! He will be hanging out in our classroom this year also. Your room looks so put together already! LOVE IT!!!
Christie 🙂
First Grade Fever
Looks wonderful! Love all of your CTP stuff!! I went into school today to and it was wonderful to work with NOBODY around!! Got a ton done. Hoping to post pics soon~
Robynn
BusyBees
Ahhhhh, I wish you could come and help me decorate my class!! You truly have a gift!
Rebecca
First Grade Fascination
Adorable Pete! I am so jealous you can work on your room. Mine is all piled up for cleaning.
Jenn
Finally in First
I thought Bloody Mary was at my school . . .
Cute cute cute boards!! Do you seriously have a class list already?????
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
Your boards look awesome!!!! I especially like Pete the Cat!!
Connie:)
http://www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com
as usual, your board are amazing. I will be stealing…as usual!
Rachel
I LOVE your Pete! He is adorable!
-Megan
First Grade Magic
Wow, I just bought all the same boarders. I even found one that looks like flag streamers–sooo cute. I also have that same OWL bulletin board. Haha, Great Minds think alike. unfortuantely, we are not allowed in to our classrooms until August.
http://tales-of-a-first-grade-teacher.blogspot.com
I just love the boards, especially the birds! They are so cute!
Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Pete look fabulous! I'm sure you little kiddos will love him. I sure wish I cold get into my classroom during the summer like we used to be able to. Great job!
Chrissy
First Grade Found Me
Love, love, love Pete the Cat. Your door is adorable!
☺ Tanya
First Grade is Fantabulous!
Looking good! I just got back from Space Camp in Alabama! Miss B, Busy Bee
I love the door! How creative! And the brag tags I will have to look into for my class. Great Post!
Mrs. Cobb's Kinder Sprouts
I love your room! I love Pete! I love your brag tag board! You have completely inspired me! 🙂
Cheryl
Crayons and Curls
I love reading your blog. I want you to know that I have awarded you the Versatile Blogger award! When you get a chance head over to my blog to get your award.
Patti
I love the birds! How adorable! I just became a follower. I picked up your button also!
Everything looks fabulous! Love your Pete.
❤Dragonflies in First ❤
Oh I just love your door!! I wish I could come to your meet up this weekend! I'm in TN so it wouldn't be too far of a drive…. hmmmm… 🙂
I love the doors and bulletins boards.
You room looks great! I love working when no one else is around. I can get so much more done when there's no one to talk to! LOVE the doors.
Bethany
The Bubblegum Tree
I just saw your blog mentioned at imagestuff.com… I REALLY like the way you have them organized with owls. I actually won a banner from imagestuff.com(YAY ME) and will hang it with the tags attached. The kids love them! I love your PETE, too. Thanks for sharing!
Peggy