| Postcard Exchange We keep up with the states we have received postcards from by placing a racing magnet on the state. |
| The fish tank isn't quite ready yet. I'm learning how to set up and maintain the water. My husbands boss gave it to me with the accessories! The blue cabinet is mostly things students can use during free time. |
| Helpers On the first day of school students will decorate their helper person. The names will rotate through jobs every 9 weeks. |
| This is our classroom library. Books are arranged in baskets accorded to theme/topic and labeled with a # matching the basket. This helps the kids know where to return the books. |
| I add tasks to the finished early list as the year goes on. Students may choose any activity from this list when they finish a lesson early. |
| My corner |
| This was my wishlist display for Meet the Teacher night. |
| Attendance Students move their race cars to present upon entering the room. I have a helper to write down and turn in to me the names of all absent students. |
| Welcome back display |
| Calendar Board I also post Top 10 AR, Principal's List, Honor Roll, and Character Trait Winner on this board. |
| This is one of our meeting areas. We meet here when we need to make a skill chart, share a book, or to share writing. Students are also allowed to sit on the tires and relax on the rug during AR time. |