What's That in the Back?

I was working in my classroom the other day and realized that my bookshelves are awfully boring.  So what did I do?  I made them pop!!    I received this inspiration via pinterest , but I modified it to fit me and my non painting needs.

I have been finding all sorts of uses for those plastic tablecloths that you use for parties, have you seen those?  I think they are just wonderful!!   Taking the middle shelves out made this process a whole lot easier, and since my leftover tablecloth didn't stretch the whole way I added some yellow on the sides.

I have a confession to make, and even though we just met I feel like I can tell you this. . . I am terrible at before and after pictures :(    I always find myself halfway through a project (or like this one, completely finished) then I realize I never took the before picture!  I will work harder to take those pre-transformation pictures, I promise!    I did remember to take before pictures of my very first classroom which you can check out here!

And here is the finished shelf in all its glory!    I think it turned out pretty well for my first classroom diy and I like it so much better than a plain white shelf.  Stay tuned for more adventures. . . coming soon!!

My First Look

Duh duh duh dum duh dum!!!   I got the keys to my classroom the beginning of June and I can't wait to get started decorating and becoming an organizing fiend!


Here is what you see walking in the door!

My classroom was the old music room. . . hence the church pews.  But look at my BEAUTIFUL wall of windows!  And my room is facing the east so I get the lovey morning sun but none of the afternoon heat.  What a blessing since we don't have AC!

This will be the front of my classroom.  And I am very lucky to be getting whiteboards to replace the chalkboard :)  Because really, as cute as a chalkboard is . . . they make an awfully big mess!

Here is my teacher corner and another whiteboard, how lucky am I?!


So there you have it, my wonderful, dust filled classroom that I can't wait to get my hands on!!