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Classroom decor dilemma

by Newbie

Jul 5, 2016

Hello! I'm a first-year teacher of a 1st. grade class. I'm trying to decide on room decor and I'm torn between Dr. Seuss or a generic palette of soothing colors.

I've read that bright colors inspire creativity, in which case Dr. Seuss is great. However, since it is a trademark it can be expensive to do, although when it comes to his birth...See More

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TMich On 7/16/16, retired teacher wrote: > Over the years I have visited many, many classrooms and so > many have way too much "visual noise". There are things > everywhere- on the walls, hanging from the ceiling, on the > doors and windows, on their desks, etc. and it's no wonder the > ADHD kids have problems focusing, *I* had t...See MoreOn 7/16/16, retired teacher wrote: > Over the years I have visited many, many classrooms and so > many have way too much "visual noise". There are things > everywhere- on the walls, hanging from the ceiling, on the > doors and windows, on their desks, etc. and it's no wonder the > ADHD kids have problems focusing, *I* had trouble focusing! > > Calm and creative are not opposites. YOU will foster their > creativity, not all the stuff that is around the room. Honestly, > they don't care what the room looks like, if there is a theme, or > if everything is coordinated - you do, they don't. They need > and want a room with a teacher that cares about them, a class > that is supportive and free of bullying, and a room where they > understand the rules and they are applied fairly and > consistently. >

> Tip #2, build the room with them so they can take ownership > in the anchor charts, behavior charts, etc. If everything is on > the walls when they walk in the first day, it is simply "wall > paper" to them and they have no connection to it. Save > yourself the time and money and build the room as you go. > > You're welcome. > >

> > > On 7/05/16, Newbie wrote: >> Hello! I'm a first-year teacher of a 1st. grade class. I'm >> trying to decide on room decor and I'm torn between Dr. >> Seuss or a generic palette of soothing colors. >> >> I've read that bright colors inspire creativity, in which case >> Dr. Seuss is great. However, since it is a trademark it can >> be expensive to do, although when it comes to his birthday, >> the room will already be decorated. All I have to do is add a >> few "happy birthday" signs and voila! >> >> On the other hand, the soothing colors would be much >> cheaper for me to do as I can just get things in that color >> for much cheaper but I'm afraid that it would just be a >> "relaxed and calm" atmosphere with no creativity at all. >> What should I do? Any suggestions will be greatly >> appreciated. :)

I agree 100&37; with this comment. The only things I have hanging up in my room are essentials like the alphabet, class essential agreements and a class schedule for each day. Other things are short vowel cards and a math strategies poster with key math words. Everything is used on a daily basis for instructional purposes. The less stimulation they have the better. I have been in classrooms where every corner of the wall is used and lots of other things around the room and my eyes don't know where to look first. If I'm that easily distracted imagine a child's reaction to all the visual noise. Keep it simple.

Apr 29

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Judy2/CA As a retired teacher I vote on doing what is cheaper for you to do. Calm and soothing sounds good to me. When special events occur throughout the year you can add what you want to your room. Instead of buying Dr. Seuss things already prepared there a lot of actitivites the kids can make that you can display in the room. As a previous poster mention...See More

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First Week of School Tips

by Spadoinkel

Aug 1

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New Teacher Information

by Spadoinkel

Jul 6

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Extra $ this summer?

by Avonna

Apr 4

Do you want to make extra $ this summer but not give up your freedom to travel and relax a little? You can make up to $22 an hour teaching English online. VIPKID is a company that hires American teachers to teach English to Chinese kids online. Any extra $ helps - since we teachers aren't paid much :-( Teach when and where you want.

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AIR/State Testing Time Fillers?

by SR

Mar 8

In a little less than two weeks my students will be taking the AIR test (our state exam). On the second day students will have shortened classes (20 minutes) in the morning, which affects two of my classes and then my last class will be unaffected (so 43 minutes). i don't want them to take the test just to come in to work on a bunch of reading (I'm...See More

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cant pass certification

by leah

Jan 6

Help I'm depressed. 2 years out of school. cant passed certification to get my license to teach. I try and study but get distracted.

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Leshell Jenkins On 1/06/17, leah wrote: > Help I'm depressed. 2 years out of school. cant passed > certification to get my license to teach. I try and study > but get distracted. Have you tried getting a tutor

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Betty Ann You mentioned getting distracted. Any chance you need to be evaluated for ADD? Perhaps you would find techniques for handling ADD helpful to enable you to focus on the task.

On 1/06/17, leah wrote: > Help I'm depressed. 2 years out of school. cant passed > certification to get my license to teach. I try and study > but get distrac...See More

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