I really should take a picture of this schoolroom that I’m sitting in right now. But I’m lazy. And really, it’s not quite ready to be photographed. At least a thousand books cover the school tables, the two computers need a good dusting, to say the least, and puzzles have been strewn here, there and yonder.
That doesn’t sound all that bad, does it?
Well, it’s not really, until I mention that there’s also popcorn everywhere, chairs on their sides, pillows, a pile of clothes where someone decided to spontaneously shed them, an abandoned Handy Manny, a toy box lid, some blocks, some books, crumpled, colored on paper, some more books, some flip flops, an empty yogurt pouch, and um….well, I’ll spare you.
The rest of the boys’ curriculum should be headed this way. I can’t wait to open all their new books and explore what we’ll be working on this year.
But for now, I’ve got my work cut out for me. On the to do list:
1. um, CLEAN the schoolroom
2. take down last year’s posters, and decorate for the new year
3. put new ink in printer
4. organize school supply cubbies / drawers
5. put together the Pre-K / Kindergarten “center” baskets for my 4 and 5 year old, consisting of: play doh and cookie cutters, view masters, finger puppets, felt objects / felt board, wooden food, lacing cards, and more…
6. set up software and headphones for my 7th and 4th grade boys’ math curriculum
7. make lesson plans til Christmas………Oh yes. Lesson plans!!!
I better get started!
Happy New School Year, everyone!
Love
Brandy
I hope you have a great year! I just got back in my classroom this week, so I totally understand your list!
please post some pics of your classroom! I need to set up an area in my home for learning and I would love to see some inspiration/ideas of what to do!
Hello, Amy and Amy!!
Yes, I will be happy to post some pics of our classroom….just as soon as I get it all ready. So excited!! 