Monday, July 15, 2013

Monday Made It

What a week! Last week I spent every day either in my classroom or at an in-service. Trying to get ready for the year is hard work! Since I don't have keys to the building yet, I used the weekend to make a few thing for my classroom.
 

Project #1
First up, I made a teacher toolbox that I have seen all over pinterest. The project is one that I've wanted to do for months, but I decided to wait until I saw my classroom. Once I did and realized that half of the drawers in my desk are stuck shut, I knew it was time to go shopping! I got the organizer at Lowes for $16 and change.

I liked the blue it came in, but it didn't really fit with my decor, so I decided to spray paint it black! I just used regular spray paint, I decided it wasn't worth the extra money for plastic-specific paint. I spray painted the entire thing, let it dry for 24 hours, then painted the front and top with an extra layer. 



Once it was painted, I was ready to decorate! I used Kristen Doyle's polka dot labels and just edited a few to suit my class (like no magnets, the only magnetic thing in my room is my file cabinet!). I just used regular green tape to tape the labels on the inside of the drawers. 
I really love the way it turned out!! So cute and practical!




Project #2

In one of the classes I subbed for in the spring, she had drawers like these for each day of the week. I thought it was a great idea, but I knew I would need them to be cuter than just plain paper! I whipped these up on power point and taped them in. I also added just the polka-dots to the sides since they can be seen. Again, easy and adorable! My AP walked in and was gushing over both projects, turns out she too is a dot lover! Good to know I am not the only one. :) 


Project #3
My school requires our lesson plans to have Bloom's Taxonomy verbs in our lesson plans. I was given a printed list, but all those verbs in black and white was just overwhelming! So naturally I re-typed the list, made each level a different color, and added a little pizazz. My desk has a glass top, so I slid the page under the glass so the list is on my desk at all times, ready to help plan at any time! 

What a busy weekend! Later this week I will post about pencil sharpeners and awards! 

4 comments:

  1. Hi! I love your blog! Have you seen the sock monkey classroom decorations? ADORABLE! I have that same toolbox, but I use mine in my bathroom for make-up! Never thought of using it in the classroom. I am your newest follower! Stop by my blog sometime!
    Katie
    Sixth Grade Scribbles

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    1. Hey Katie! I do love sock monkeys! I bought some decorations from Mardels and am in love. Having the drawers in my classrooms is already great. It is nice having everything at my fingertips!

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  2. Hi Kate, I've given you an award. Please come by to check it out!
    You have such a cute blog!

    Mrs. Jones Teaches :o)

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    1. Thank you so much!! I am working on answering now! :)

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