tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post4779701779732390952..comments2024-03-28T11:43:42.331-07:00Comments on Teaching in Room 6: It's August....Oh My GOSH!!! ~Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-62203057073899369132013-08-09T07:42:40.115-07:002013-08-09T07:42:40.115-07:00They came from Office Depot :)They came from Office Depot :)~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-44228560784579050172013-08-03T19:35:20.175-07:002013-08-03T19:35:20.175-07:00Where did you get the whiteboard dots from? Did y...Where did you get the whiteboard dots from? Did you make them or purchase them. Such a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-67713631055944062532013-08-03T13:51:30.149-07:002013-08-03T13:51:30.149-07:00You have a very reason to be taking it easy! Congr...You have a very reason to be taking it easy! Congrats on the little one. You work hard so you deserved this break. Have a great school year : ) <br /><br />Kathleen <br /><a href="http://thediaryofanotsowimpyteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118866507434078312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-24637498938800043892013-08-03T08:34:24.506-07:002013-08-03T08:34:24.506-07:00:) Hope you have a great day! :) Hope you have a great day! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-18457496627352334212013-08-02T16:01:25.687-07:002013-08-02T16:01:25.687-07:00Stephanie - Thanks for the reassurance. I heard to...Stephanie - Thanks for the reassurance. I heard today that I'll be able to go in on Monday and I'll have help Monday and Wednesday, so the room will at least have the boards done and the furniture mostly in place. I have felt, and like the idea of adding cotton balls. <br /><br />How do you attach the felt? Do you use string? I don't think rubber bands would last, and they'd be an attractive nuisance for those who like to bug others. I used to use tennis balls, and that was OK until they got old. I never had them fall off, and mercifully never had a tennis ball fight. They were totally filthy by the end of the year, though. Black felt would hide the dirt better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-3295394461814526312013-08-02T14:23:31.786-07:002013-08-02T14:23:31.786-07:00I did tennis balls on the chair legs and then one ...I did tennis balls on the chair legs and then one year my boys decided to have a tennis ball fight during inside recess. So, I moved to felt. I loved it. There were a few that I had to redo occasionally. I did learn that it worked best to put a cotton ball between the chair leg and felt. That seemed to make it last a little longer.<br />I now have carpet and am thrilled not to have to worry about any of that!<br />Cindy Leduchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404457721547256188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-51678246797052057362013-08-02T05:27:25.403-07:002013-08-02T05:27:25.403-07:00I'm your newest follower... sort of! I have be...I'm your newest follower... sort of! I have been reading your blog and LOVING it for a long time and now I finally have my own. I teach 5th and 6th grade math :) Thanks for all the incredible resources and awesome tips... your blog is an inspiration for me! I love the felt bulletin boards- they look fantastic! I just got rid of my desk and will be getting a kidney table- I think the dry-erase circles are going to have to happen!<br /><br />Liz<br /><a href="http://floatingthroughfifth.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Floating Through Fifth</a>Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915350521435751199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-82666727881822828852013-08-01T21:09:50.334-07:002013-08-01T21:09:50.334-07:00I am feeling....pregnant. ;) I am just older now...I am feeling....pregnant. ;) I am just older now than I was with my first....and I have two kids running around. It takes a toll. But I am fine in the grand scheme of things. Just need to take more breaks (and it makes putting up my classroom take a LOT longer) ;) ) Thanks for asking!<br />~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-18735389457423676342013-08-01T21:08:09.669-07:002013-08-01T21:08:09.669-07:00I chose the table by default. My computers were o...I chose the table by default. My computers were on it. I moved them to two smaller tables and this one was empty. So, I covered it with contact paper and now I have a small group table that is a bit bigger than a regular student desk. I really wanted a kidney table, but we have no more in the school ;)~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-65471976555413262962013-08-01T21:06:41.831-07:002013-08-01T21:06:41.831-07:00The Back 2 School Must Haves are my planning stuff...The Back 2 School Must Haves are my planning stuff. I just need to get ready for the year!!~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-42781705419608050572013-08-01T21:06:11.966-07:002013-08-01T21:06:11.966-07:00Thanks! I hope that it lasts all year...and that ...Thanks! I hope that it lasts all year...and that it actually works the way I am envisioning. ;)~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-71310204538672769062013-08-01T21:05:37.542-07:002013-08-01T21:05:37.542-07:00I honestly don't know if they are going to las...I honestly don't know if they are going to last any longer...this is my first year doing the felt. However, they HAVE to be better than the constantly falling off and rolling around tennis balls!<br /><br />Good luck getting into your room and having it ready on time. I can tell you from 13 years experience in year round, all you really need is the furniture in place and maybe some butcher paper up :)~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-73638812395216126652013-08-01T20:23:42.465-07:002013-08-01T20:23:42.465-07:00I love your bulletin boards and contact covered ta...I love your bulletin boards and contact covered table. That takes a lot of time! I also use the felt on our chair legs. It cuts down classroom noise to much! I still have to do mine.<br /><br />✰Becca<br /><b><i><a href="http://Simply2ndResources.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Simply 2nd Resources</a></i></b><br />Becca Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675935644229698108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-74976924433423149882013-08-01T19:25:05.258-07:002013-08-01T19:25:05.258-07:00Great choice in colors for your bulletin boards an...Great choice in colors for your bulletin boards and the ribbon idea is perfect!<br /><a href="http://teaching3rdwithmrg.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching 3rd with Mr. G</a><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/8555671" rel="nofollow">Follow me on Bloglovin</a><br />Mr. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377303524702338395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-4323152594476257422013-08-01T19:16:58.287-07:002013-08-01T19:16:58.287-07:00Sounds like you had an awesome summer! I love the...Sounds like you had an awesome summer! I love the look of your bulletin boards! Mine are going to look the same, except with chevron ribbon (same colors too).<br /><br />Sara :)<br /><a href="http://smilinginsecondgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Smiling In Second Grade</a>The Colorful Applehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336266411841240877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-71406596275717480352013-08-01T19:05:25.174-07:002013-08-01T19:05:25.174-07:00Thank you soooooo much for the ribbon idea, neighb...Thank you soooooo much for the ribbon idea, neighbor!!!!!!<br />Panicked Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185192991635800276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-85008447893944654812013-08-01T18:12:06.699-07:002013-08-01T18:12:06.699-07:00I LOVE the small goup table. Did you choose to us...I LOVE the small goup table. Did you choose to use that table? We have the super, big, ugly, horrible, kidney tables and I feel like they take up 1/2 of the classroom. I'm going to look into changing mine<br /><br />Have a good year.<br /><br />Debbie<br /><a rel="nofollow">Flip Flop & Hop</a>Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420430179840485301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-57744070507199051122013-08-01T17:29:39.366-07:002013-08-01T17:29:39.366-07:00I absolutely love the idea of using felt and ribbo...I absolutely love the idea of using felt and ribbon for your bulletin board instead of the traditional paper that rips and fades! Great idea!<br /><br />What does "B2's Must Haves" mean on your cute little list??<br /><br />http://mommywifeteachercook.blogspot.comLife As I Know It...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05400743558111056658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-46611210310069647412013-08-01T17:21:46.832-07:002013-08-01T17:21:46.832-07:00I love the table with the whiteboard dots on it! ...I love the table with the whiteboard dots on it! Such a cool idea!<br /><br />Erin<br /><a href="http://www.learninglikeatui.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The E-Z Class</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546692843339433048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-88948754138467152272013-08-01T17:20:37.991-07:002013-08-01T17:20:37.991-07:00Does the felt on the chair "feet" work a...Does the felt on the chair "feet" work as well as tennis balls on the chair feet? Felt would be easier and cheaper than the tennis balls, but I wonder how long it would last. I'm STILL waiting to get into my room and the kids are coming on the 13th. The powers-that-be at the school decided to take out my carpet (old and falling apart) and replace it with tile, which is terrific - much easier to clean. The tile was finally installed TODAY, and has to be stripped and polished, hopefully tomorrow so I can get in for the first time on Monday. I'm very worried I won't get the room ready in time. <br /><br />Jan T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-15727442853721546862013-08-01T17:08:31.827-07:002013-08-01T17:08:31.827-07:00Hi there. I found you through Currently.
I love yo...Hi there. I found you through Currently.<br />I love your small group table. It sounds like you had a great summer with your kids. :)<br /><br />Tammi<br />www.thebalancedclassroom.blogspot.comTammi Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223866313523079723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-59003828912314782392013-08-01T17:07:48.669-07:002013-08-01T17:07:48.669-07:00You have a very good reason to just relax! How are...You have a very good reason to just relax! How are you feeling? I'm basically burned out with all the school prep - and I still have to finish up & then get everything ready for the first week. Oh well... <br /><br />Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-76151624780206858982013-08-01T17:04:33.742-07:002013-08-01T17:04:33.742-07:00It sounds like you've accomplished much this s...It sounds like you've accomplished much this summer, even if the things you accomplished weren't strictly on the to-do list. :)<br /><br />I spent forrrrrever in my room today. All I did was cover my bulletin boards. I'm not sure I want to post anything on them. They look too good and took too long for me to want to cover them just yet!<br /><br />Hope the rest of your classroom setting up and planning goes smoothly, I'm right there with you!<br /><br />Christy<br /> <a href="http://teaching-in-oz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Teaching Tales Along the Yellow Brick Road</a> Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773634721264225907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-22628332607580265712013-08-01T16:59:21.025-07:002013-08-01T16:59:21.025-07:00I was just commenting on this on my blog today-the...I was just commenting on this on my blog today-the crazy rush to get things done before it all begins to fall apart. I do like your felt boards. I was working on getting my lessons for shades of meaning and my government project going! Here's a link to what I've been up too: http://classroombestdays.blogspot.com/Julie from The Best Days Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857742087350666173noreply@blogger.com