Classroom Tour

As you look in my classroom door this is what you will see. I have 20 students right now. The perfect amount for my classroom size, but usually get move ins at the last minute. I am lucky to be in a new school that is only 3 years old.  This will be my fourth year in this new school building.

This is the view of my front wall. The stop sign on the wall is my discipline stop sign. You can read about it here and download a copy for free.

 

My desk area with computer and printer. Don’t usually sit her to much.

My guided reading table. Behind you can see the  pocket charts where my students pick their Daily 5 rounds everyday.  They do this first thing in the morning as soon as they get to class. It works really well that way. They have to pick Read to Self and Word Work every day but the others are choices. If they meet with me that day I put a Meet with Teacher card in one of their slots.

My CAFE, Daily 5 wall.  I added a double border on part of it and it really makes it pop.  My CAFE jungle themed cards can be found here for free.

I added this cute little reading area this year which I am excited about. Kids can also sit here at this table with the wild crate seats or move them around the room for a seat somewhere else. I use them to store extra books for my classroom library. I can just switch out baskets to give kids some new books to read.

We are lucky to have 3 computers in our class all the time. We also have access to a computer lab and mobile computer carts that we share with all K-5 students and classes.  The pocket chart on the wall is great for classroom management of paper turn in.  You can read a post about it here.

 

These last two picts are my wonderful storage cupboards, packed full of lots of goodies.  I post WOW words we use for reading and writing on the cabinets.  The last view is from my desk the opposite of the first photo taken from that door. I hope you have enjoyed my classroom tour. Thanks Brigid for hosting this linky party.

Best wishes to everyone for a great 2012-2013 school year!!