No more name tags!

      I found this idea on Pinterest.  I used a Sharpie Paint Pen.  This was the best idea since sliced bread!  The names stayed on the desks, even with daily washing with Clorox wipes.  The only way the kids could get the name off was to scratch the paint.  The name was easily repainted or painted over in a minute.
At the end of the year the paint was removed with an EXPO marker.

     Many of my teaching buddies are using this again this year. This is no stickiness or ragged edges from tape. If the name begins to wear off, you can paint over the letters and it is as good as new! 

     Give this idea a try!

      Have a great school year!

Drop me a note if you like this idea. I'd love to hear from you!

 Beti  

Beginning the year

    
           I love this statement, so it is next to the door when you enter my room.

 I put a crossword on the bulletin board.  I always have those students who need  the little extra personal challenge.

I'm so sorry that these pictures are blurry.


This year I added Boggle, Suduko, and Jumble for Kids to my room.  Hopefully, one of these will stir someone's interest.

Hopefully, these will get the 5th graders thinking and discussing. Educational conversation is a big part of my day.


    This is the back of my room.  The pink curtains cover the coat closet.
I want my students to know that they can do amazing things this year.

Have a GREAT YEAR!

 Beti

Snoopy Theme

        Each year we want to have some theme in our rooms.  This year, one of the teachers had placed a pile of various and sundry classroom items in the Teachers' Lounge.  A piece of paper said "FREE". 

I LOVE FREE!!!!

     So I looked (dug) through the pile.  I found this cute Snoopy banner.
  I found my theme. yeah!

 Today I am linking up with Forever in 5th Grade for Show and Tell Tuesday.
www.foreverinfifthgrade.blogspot.com

This is the hallway just outside my classroom.

  SCHOOL IS COOL!

     I found a cute Snoopy clip art with Snoopy holding a sheet of paper similar to the one on the banner.  A simple red maker was used to write the A+ on each one.  I added each students' name to the little papers.  

                             Here is my desk with the cute little Snoopy.

       
      Since this a dog related blog post, I have to include  pictures of Barkley.  He makes me SMILE!  Summer is almost over! Make the most of your free time!

 
Please leave a comment if you have time.  I always enjoy reading your thoughts.

Let's make this the best year ever for the kids we have!

 Beti