It is Sunday. I am working like a dog around here trying to get everything printed, laminated, and cut for the first day of school on Tuesday.
YIKES!
Luckily, we have a teacher prep day tomorrow so whatever I don’t finish today can be finished tomorrow. While I’m standing in line for the copy machines with everyone else. It should be a fun party.
Other than that, I’m ready to go. I left up all my bulletin boards from last year which saved me a ton of time. The only major overhaul that I did in my classroom this summer was my classroom library.
I am LOVING it. It makes me SO HAPPY!
Beautiful library:)
It looks great! I can't believe you start Tuesday!
It's so beautiful!!!!!!!!! =)
Brillant idea and your posts are simply FANTASTIC to read!!
Laurie
First Grade Lyons' Den
This is such a great idea. I'm so sad I already spent my back to school money or I would have done this. It is pretty pricey with the bookshelves not on sale. There is always next year or later on in the year. I love this little seating area that is functional. I just want to plant myself down with a book next to the window. I also love the natural lighting in your room. More rooms need that. Anyways love the idea-thanks!
Rambling About Reading
Perfect idea for a classroom library! I have been searching high and low for some crates to turn into seats but this looks so much neater and easier, thanks!
Tania
Mrs Poultney's Ponderings
I made 4 crate seats 2 years ago and it was surprisingly easy. I store kleenex, lysol wipes, ziplock bags, etc. in them and the kids love that they can move them around. I bought the crates at Walmart. I took 1 crate into Lowes and they helped me pick out a piece of wood and cut it into the right size (just tell them you're a teacher). I cut up foam (also from Walmart) and fabric from JoAnn's and stapled it altogether. I put some fun colored-duct tape around the edges on the underside so it wouldn't fray – but it's not necessary.
I love this! It looks great!! I have two benches, but I want to put cushions on top. I like that you anchored them with wood so that they don't slide all over the place (great idea). Have a terrific school year!!
I love this! It looks great!! I have two benches, but I want to put cushions on top. I like that you anchored them with wood so that they don't slide all over the place (great idea). Have a terrific school year!!
I love this library! I just bought the IKEA bookcase that has 8 sections. No bench for my students but I'm sure they will get over it:-)
Your library area looks AMAZING! My husband works for Lowe's…do you think he can cut the wood for the benches??!! We shall see! LOL! Thanks for the clear directions-wishing you a great school year!
~Joanne
Head Over Heels For Teaching
"Each one was a whole dollar" and "I used some kind of paint." That's as far as I got before I had to step because I was laughing. I read the rest (aloud!)… still laughing and being delighted that I know you! Beautiful library (and great job hiding your earthquake water–I can't remember where I last hid mine!)
Happy Back-to-School, Friend!
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
I was just at the IKEA near my home and did not even think to turn tall bookcases on their side! Now I have to go online and look for them and hope that my Parent Club $ will foot the bill! Fingers crossed! I just love your color scheme too! I also think I need to put a picture of Rosie and Brutus in my library. I bet your students LOVE the Murphy portrait too!
Feel better soon and may your first day go swimmingly!
~Jennifer
Stories and Songs in Second
I love your library!!! It looks so home-y!!!!
I love it!!! I want to come read in your library…it looks absolutely perfect! Great job with the vision and the wine drinking, nice work Steve with the tools. 🙂 P.S. Paper lanterns are so in right now!
I love all of your Reading corners! What a great idea! SO cute! LuAnn
love it!
Love your library and your blog! You always make me laugh and your train of thought sounds a lot like my own. 🙂 Good luck with the start of a new school year!
Oh my gosh, you crack me up. Great job on the library!
Love your library idea!!! You are SO funny — even my hubs lol-ed (is there such a word?) when I read your blog about the psychiatric hospital to him! Would you mind sharing the name brand of the blue and green striped border/trim? I'd like to use that in the hallway. Have a fun year!
I made an IKEA run on Friday. It's two hours there. It took THREE hours to get back because apparently 5:00 DC traffic is ridiculous. I did this ALL for two $20 orange and white polka dot rugs. They are so stinkin' cute! It was totally worth the pilgrimage… LOVE your bench seats!!!
Good luck tomorrow with your new kiddos on the first day of school!
🙂 Amanda
Your library is amazing! What a fun addition to your classroom! Good luck tomorrow, hope you are feeling great!
Your library is awesome!! I LOVE the colors! 🙂
Sarah
A Sunny Day in First Grade
Your library looks amazing! I've just changed schools and have had to sift through what seems like eons of materials and resources to get my room the way I want it! One week to go for me, I can't believe you're starting tomorrow! GOOD LUCK on your first day!!
Absolutely LOVE it!!!! I was giggling out loud about the lanterns looking like a wad of trash 🙂 I'd be the same way haha!
I LOVE this idea!! Thanks!
LOVE your library benches. I totally need to do that. It looks terrific!
~Laura
Luv My Kinders
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Love your library. I would love to do something like that in my classroom but don’t have the space.
Thank you!! Yes, I am super lucky to have such a big room. When I was at my old school, I had zero corners. My room was put in the middle of two other classrooms (with partitions) and I had 4 doors, 2 thermostats, no cabinets . . . It was all I knew until I got this room. Now I know to be so thankful and appreciative of it. 🙂
My hubby and I made these for our game room at home. I hope I have room to do this in my new classroom.
BTW: Your blog is super cute and you made me LOL!!!
Where did Laurie get her curtains or the fabric if she made them?
She said she got them on clearance at Walmart about three years ago. 🙂