A Sneak Peek and Some Thank Yous!!

I started planning for my 2013-2014 classroom in December when I first stumbled across a post by Reagan at Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits.  I bookmarked this post, I facebook messaged her (thanks for always replying to my random questions about products, painting, etc.!!!), and I started downloading, pinning, and printing things that would go with my new theme:  Gray and Yellow Chevron.   Yes, I jumped on the chevron bandwagon and never looked back.   So as we approach the new school year with excitement, I have set up  my classroom in the front hallway of my house (yes...I am sure my husband will be thrilled when he returns from Bass Pro Shop today!) so I can see how it coordinates!     I am unable to get into my classroom until early August because our school is being painted and mounted Smartboards are being installed (thanks to the best PTA ever!!) so my hallway is the best I can do.

Another thank you goes to a kinder teacher in my school who was going to THROW OUT that gorgeous piece of furniture in the middle of the picture (the one with stars and hearts) that I snatched up and painted to go with my theme!!!  I LOVE it!!!

I cannot wait to spend time in my fun and fresh classroom!  IT IS GOING TO BE FABULOUS!    My goal....a classroom that doesn't feel like a classroom.    For 8 years, I have had a classroom themed classroom...you all know what I mean...I was ready for a change!

So.....here goes!  My mini-sneak-peek of my new classroom!!

There is still a lot to do...and many more things I have already done, but you can definitely get the feel of what my classroom will look like in the fall!!

Next item to purchase is this rug from garden ridge for $50!!

So a question for you all....do you see the gray and yellow (yes...you can figure it out from that hint...right??) picture frame on the right side behind the white/gray chevron pillow (that's a little more direction, right???)   I need some creative saying to put on that....any ideas???

Thanks and Gig 'Em from this Texas Teacherista!

Erin