Classroom Overhaul!

My classroom needs a facelift. It's cluttered, busy, and not as "cute" as I imagine it could be. I look at pictures of classrooms on Pinterest and want the cute factor, but then I question how practical many of these classrooms are. I mean, let's face it, I need a fully functional classroom to accommodate messy first graders, lots of paint, glitter and glue, thousands of books, and 20+years of teaching supplies.

First, I need to think about what works, what doesn't work, and what I want.

Things That Don't Work:

• Ugly File Cabinets --> Problem Solved!  Paint the File Cabinets!
• Ugly Tables --> Problem Solved!  Make Table Skirts!
• Messy Storage Areas --> Problem Solved! Make Milk Crate Seats!
• Too Many Books! --> Problem Solved!  Too Many Books!

Things I Want:

• Reading Area --> Accomplished!  The Big Reveal
• Consistent Thematic Decor --> Accomplished!  The Big Reveal!

Things I Can't Change:

• Furniture
• Limitations on hanging stuff from ceiling
• Lots of STUFF!

Join me this summer as I undertake a complete classroom overhaul!