I went up to the school today to start getting my new classroom set up. Yes...for my 4th year of teaching I am in my 4th new classroom. Why do I do this to myself? It's like in college..I never lived in the same place longer than one year. Oh well. For those of you who don't know, I will be teaching Kindergarten this year but staying in the same school. So I'm only moving 2 doors down the hallway.
So, It was sweltering hot in the classroom. And when I walked in an overwhelmed feeling rushed all over me. There is so much to do! I have the time, but I REALLY don't want to waste my pool time on working in my classroom. (I know, I'm whining, but that is how I feel.) So, I stood there for 5 minutes just thinking about where to begin. So, I decided to re-arrange furniture to hopefully get a vision for how I want the permanent set up of the room to be. I did this for 30 minutes and got it to a set up I like, but there are still some oddly placed BIG furniture items. 2 huge black filing cabinets are included. I hate those things. They are so ugly and just get in the way, but I must have them b/c they hold all of my teaching materials. I just wish I had a filing cabinet closet. Anyway, I'm sure there will be much more re-arranging to do, but for now it is fine.
My next task is to start organizing and putting things away. Wow. Lots to do. Lots to do.
3 comments:
Have you ever thought about painting those file cabinets some WILD and CRAZY Color? Or How about some stick on shelves or hooks to hang really COOL kid thing?
i think painting them is a great idea, but not sure if i would be allowed to.
they are, however, a useful magnetic board where the kids can practice spelling with magnetic letters.
thanks for the suggestion of the shelves and hooks!
hey linds... i totally feel your pain about changing classrooms...this will be my 6th year teaching and i have switched rooms 5 times!! i know you are becoming a pro at it though!! keep blogging...i hate when you are gone from the blogging world for so long!
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