Because I moved classrooms this year, I did most of my back-to-school classroom prep in May before summer even started. It was sort of a bummer then, but I’ve been able to enjoy my last week off a little more because our room is pretty much ready to go. I have been working on a few details though. Check out my filing cabinet! It’s the contact paper I showed you a few weeks ago. The hardware pops right off the drawer and makes it sooo easy to stick the paper on. Also, my drawers always roll open because the floor isn’t level and the latches don’t actually latch anymore. I stuck little pieces of wood under the front and voila, no more attack of the drawers while I’m sitting at my desk. Hooray!
I also finished setting up my desk. I love how it sparkles with all of my new accessories. My room definitely needed a makeover. I’m so much happier with it now. Moving rooms really was a blessing in disguise. Okay, now on to the freebies…
Rachel Lynette and Laura Candler are hosting a Back to School Cyber search this Saturday, which means you’ll be able to grab 12 freebies to use right away in your classroom.
I’ll be giving away my one of my newest items, Community Building Activities for Back to School. It’s so important to establish a caring, productive classroom right from the start. I like to do meaningful activities during this time that let my students get to know each other and our room while also providing me with some insight into their abilities and home life. My kit has five print-and-go activities, one homework scavenger hunt assignment, and one hands-on project.
I typically do one activity each morning throughout the
first week of school, culminating with the hands-on paper plate face
project on Friday afternoon. By the second week of school, our little community is humming right along because we’re ready to have a productive year together and I’ve learned a lot about my students too.
Be sure to visit the other Cyber Search blogs and don’t forget to grab your freebies on Saturday!
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I love a the classroom dictionary!
Your filing cabinet is super cute! Mine is always opening too, I'll have to try your trick.
Heather
I'm having a giveaway! I'd love for you to enter.
The Busy Busy Hive
Ok, so I have to know. Are the super cute neon dots in that calendar pocket chart your calendar or used as something else? They really pop off the dark blue!!
❤ -Stephanie
Falling Into First
That's my behavior chart. 🙂 I use the same ones on my calendar though. They were just too cute!
My filing cabinet totally needs a makeover like that. Yours is awesome! Mine is UG-LY! haha
Ginger Snaps
Love your filing cabinet! I'm your newest follower– come check out my blog when you have a chance!
Lindsey
Teaching Snip-Its
Christi- moving to third to this year from fourth, I've been looking for some creative community building activities. Your looks like just the ticket. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful product – and free no less! Having found your blog through the cyber search I will be following you, as well.
Thanks again, and have a good year,
Nancy
Third grade is so much fun! I loved moving down from fourth. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing! These look like lots of fun.
Thanks so much for these activities! Can't wait to use them next week when I begin school. Have a great school year!
Thank you!
Peggy
those sparkly bins are so cute….where did you get them?
They're from Hobby Lobby in the card/party section. Super cheap too!
Great ideas in there! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing these creative ideas that enagage students and help build a safe, nurturing classroom environment! I look forward to using them in my classroom!
Thanks so much for sharing this great resource! It is much appreciated!
These are great activities. My class will enjoy them. Thank you!
I love your teacher KWL chart. Great idea to start the year!
Traci
The Bender Bunch
Love the community activities. I am a student teacher and plan to use the KWL chart for my students so they can get to know me. Thank you!
Wonderful packet!
Thank you so much for your give-away 🙂
You are all so welcome! I loved grabbing all the freebies today. =)
Thank you!