Hello all (:
I've spent the last couple weeks raiding the target dollar section, scouring the sales at Hobby Lobby and Michaels, and getting lost at Teacher’s Tools trying to find stuff for my classroom. I’ve decided on a
safari theme and I thought I’d share some of my classroom creations that I’ve been working on the past couple days!
Supply Caddies
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| Close up of the checklist |
My favorite project is these shower caddies that I found at
Hobby Lobby for 66% off and the cups were 4 for $1 at Wal-Mart. I made the labels on PowerPoint and used those amazing adhesive clear pockets from the target dollar section (I just used clear masking tape on the cups). I’m going to stick the checklist next to the table label as soon as I inventory all the supplies the kids bring in August. I’m also going to tie a string to the handle with a skinny expo marker attached.
There will be one person at each table who will be the
‘Caddy Keeper’. It will be their responsibility to check that all the supplies are accounted for at the beginning and end of each class and they will initial the bottom.
Turn-in Tray
I got the tray on
SALE at Target for $11. I made the labels on PowerPoint as well and found another use for the long adhesive sleeves from Target. I’m thinking I’ll need to make another trip to the dollar section for more of those sleeves!
Treasure Box
I got this treasure box from Hobby Lobby and it was 50% off!! It’s filled with goodies I’ve found at the dollar tree and Target.
Exit Ticket Poster
I love utilizing exit tickets at the end of a lesson! I made this board (that I’m going to get laminated tomorrow!) with poster paper (
2 for $1 at Hobby Lobby) and scrapbook paper. I numbered each square so the kids don’t need to put their name on their sticky note and hopefully they will feel comfortable answering the prompts honestly. The kids know what number they are and I’ll know who wrote what.
I’ve gotten lots of inspiration from my fellow bloggers and I love seeing the clever tip and tricks that they share with everyone! Is there anything you wish you knew before setting up your first classroom? I’d love to hear from you!
Happy Wednesday!
I love utilizing exit tickets at the end of a lesson! I made this board (that I’m going to get laminated tomorrow!) with poster paper (2 for $1 at Hobby Lobby) and scrapbook paper. I numbered each square so the kids don’t need to put their name on their sticky note and hopefully they will feel comfortable answering the prompts honestly. The kids know what number they are and I’ll know who wrote what.
Love! Keep up the good work! I also would get happy meals and kids meals if I were to go somewhere like that and put the toy into the prize box. Also, there is a place called Rebecca's. It have all those prize nicknacks at a much cheaper price than walmart. Just some money saving tips from one fellow teacher to another.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thank you so much for the advice Chelsea (:
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