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July 9, 2012 by: Jennifer

What I’ve Been Up To…

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

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!

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Comments

  1. Lisa R. says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    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

    Reply
  2. Mrs. Castro says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    …speechless…your classroom is going to be the envy of every teacher…everywhere. It's a work of art!
    Laura

    Mrs. Castro's Class

    Reply
  3. Alisha says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    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!:(

    Reply
  4. Teaching Little Miracles says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    Everything is so cute!!

    Crystal
    Teaching Little Miracles

    Reply
  5. Heather's Heart says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    I love your Pete…and ALL of your room! You are just amazing! =)

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

    Reply
  6. Barbara says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    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

    Reply
  7. smorss99 says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    Ohmicuteness! I LOVE that Pete!!

    Reply
  8. Mrs. M says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. LYNDSEY says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    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

    Reply
  10. Erika says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    Your boards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! (Funny how scary empty building noises sound!)
    Erika
    2B Honey Bunch
    Honey Bunch Blog Design

    Reply
  11. Mrs. Parker says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    I love all the letter cut outs. Did you use a Cricut? Copy? Purchase different ones? Love that….and Pete, of course!

    Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    I just revised the post…the letters are from CTP! They are TDF!!
    Jennifer

    Reply
  13. Corinna says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
  14. Kristen says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:00 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  15. Miss Kindergarten says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Looks amazing as usual!!

    Reply
  16. Jenn Long says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:06 am

    I just love looking at your room! It's so inspiring! That pirate is too cute!

    A Pirates Life for Us

    Reply
  17. Courtney Bartlett says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:21 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Amy says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Everything is absolutely precious! I've got to know how you made that tree on the bird board!! Please tell!

    Reply
  19. Andi says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:32 am

    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

    Reply
  20. Nicole says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Oh your classroom is putting my bare classroom to shame!! It looks wonderful Jennifer!
    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300

    Reply
  21. Swersty says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:50 am

    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

    Reply
  22. Ms. Mentzer's Kindergarten Class says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:51 am

    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

    Reply
  23. Linda says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:25 am

    Love your door!

    Reply
  24. Erica says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:52 am

    Your Pete is soooooooo cute!!
    Erica
    Sprinkles to Kindergarten
    erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com

    Reply
  25. Terri Brown says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:58 am

    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

    Reply
  26. Jill says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:21 am

    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!

    Reply
  27. Christie says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:29 am

    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

    Reply
  28. Busy Bees says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:37 am

    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

    Reply
  29. Rebecca says

    July 10, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Ahhhhh, I wish you could come and help me decorate my class!! You truly have a gift!

    Rebecca

    First Grade Fascination

    Reply
  30. Jenn Bates says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Adorable Pete! I am so jealous you can work on your room. Mine is all piled up for cleaning.
    Jenn
    Finally in First

    Reply
  31. Kristin says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I thought Bloody Mary was at my school . . .
    Cute cute cute boards!! Do you seriously have a class list already?????
    A Teeny Tiny Teacher

    Reply
  32. Mrs. Anderson says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Your boards look awesome!!!! I especially like Pete the Cat!!
    Connie:)
    http://www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com

    Reply
  33. Rachel Lamb says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:56 am

    as usual, your board are amazing. I will be stealing…as usual!
    Rachel

    Reply
  34. Mrs. Nunley says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I LOVE your Pete! He is adorable!
    -Megan

    First Grade Magic

    Reply
  35. Jessica says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    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

    Reply
  36. Kelly says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I just love the boards, especially the birds! They are so cute!

    Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

    Reply
  37. Chrissy says

    July 10, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    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

    Reply
  38. Tanya says

    July 10, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Love, love, love Pete the Cat. Your door is adorable!
    ☺ Tanya
    First Grade is Fantabulous!

    Reply
  39. Alysia Battista says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:19 am

    Looking good! I just got back from Space Camp in Alabama! Miss B, Busy Bee

    Reply
  40. Carol Cobb says

    July 11, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    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

    Reply
  41. Crayons and Curls says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    I love your room! I love Pete! I love your brag tag board! You have completely inspired me! 🙂
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

    Reply
  42. Mrs. Katzman's Kinder Cubs says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:23 am

    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

    Reply
  43. Jen Martin says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:20 am

    I love the birds! How adorable! I just became a follower. I picked up your button also!

    Reply
  44. Traci says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Everything looks fabulous! Love your Pete.
    ❤Dragonflies in First ❤

    Reply
  45. jodi says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    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… 🙂

    Reply
  46. Ms.Lee @ Calling Plays in 2nd Grade says

    July 13, 2012 at 12:17 am

    I love the doors and bulletins boards.

    Reply
  47. The Bubblegum Tree says

    July 14, 2012 at 4:07 am

    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

    Reply
  48. MrsPaulson says

    July 20, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    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

    Reply

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