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.