Classroom Reveal and Linky

Aloha everyone!  Tomorrow is the first day of school and my classroom is all set to go.  It wasn't too difficult getting it ready since I decided to stick with my surf theme.

On Wednesday we received our class lists and I had 18 students.  By Friday I was down to 16!   10 boys and 6 girls. I hope I don't lose anymore.  I would hate to see one of our second grade teachers lose their spot!

I did some rearranging and I added a few new items.  I also got rid of as much as possible to make more room.

Please ignore my messy desk and a few bags on the floor, it wasn't quite the end of the day.

I love having natural light from all windows, but I have no wall space!  And when the wind whips through EVERYTHING flies off the desks!!

This is the view from the front of the room.

This is the back of the room.

I moved my cubbies this year and added a number so I wouldn't have to do it again next year.

My math tubs got some new labels.

So did my manipulatives.

Number sense posters in English and Hawaiian.  The ten frames are surfboards :)

Word problem posters

Writing Center

Supplies

My updated library.  I just love the labels!

New Job Chart.  I think it came out so cute.

 My Cowabunga bulletin board.  Each time my students surf up to Cowabunga on our clip chart they receive a bead to add to their necklace.  Once they have 5 beads they trade it in for another reward tag.

I love the new clips on the chart!

The buckets got some new labels.  Guess I forgot to make myself a new label.

New lunch chart

Surfer of The Week

Class Rules

I have had that rules poster on the left forever!!  I think it may be time to update.

My welcome banner

And last but not least my desk. 

I am really happy with the wide open feel and all the cute new surf decor.

Last year I hosted a Classroom Theme linky party and I thought it would be really fun to do it again!

Share your classroom theme, or just pictures of your new set up.  I love looking at everyone's classrooms and I know others do to!  Last year's linky is still my most popular post and has had over 20, 000 views!  

Monday is the big day and I am really looking forward to a fun new year with a great new group of kids and teachers!  When is your first day?  Link up and tell all about it!

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Freebies, Giveaway and Linky!

Aloha everyone! Can you believe it is the second week of July!! I start back to school on July 24th, it's sneaking up very quickly.  I have had a great week reading everyone's comments on my Giveaway Post. I really wish I could giveaway a trip to Hawaii to all of you, but my Virtual Tours are the best I can do, lol!

Today is just a quick reminder to anyone who hasn't entered my Giveaway, today is the last day.
Also I am having a linky party on Classroom Themes and would love for everyone to link up and share what they plan to do in their class this year. I have gotten lots of ideas to add to my classroom.

Finally I leave you with another Digital Paper Freebie.  I hope you are not getting sick of these yet. Once school starts I doubt I will have as much time to create them. I really would like to make a tutorial, but I need a tutorial on how to make a tutorial, lol! My computer doesn't have a camera and I don't know how to do those screen shots. I promise I will post some links to where I learned what I know.

Please stop by tomorrow for my Monday Made It and the Giveaway Winner!

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Classroom Themes Linky

As I have been cruising around blogland I have noticed so many people shopping and stocking up on supplies for the new year.  I think most people have settled on a theme. But others are still up in the air.
So I am having my First Linky.

 I have gone back and forth and finally decided on a simple bright Tropical Theme for my class.

It started with my Common Core Posters.  I just fell in love with the colors and they made me happy looking at them...if Common Core can make you happy, lol!

Then I made a Clip Chart to go with it and it just snowballed from there.

The past few days I made some background papers to go with my theme and created some desktags, classroom labels, a word wall and a banner to use in the class.

I bought some cute plastic buckets that I will use on my table to hold glue, pencils and crayons.

My book bags reflect the colors I will be using and I plan to add little touches everywhere to make it bright and fun.

It was easy to do since I live here and it just reflects what we are surrounded by.

I would LOVE to see what everyone else is planning to do for their theme or just some items you plan to use in your classroom.  Maybe your ideas will inspire others!!

Please link up below and share your Classroom Theme/Inspirations.

I can't wait to see all of your ideas!!

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