Classroom Considerations

Visited my school today...still a construction site!  All the classroom AC units are being replaced which means they have to:1) pull down ceiling tiles to run pipes, 2)remove shelving, 3)replace old units with new ones...

I'll admit my heart sank a bit.  All this construction means that the cleaning crew is pushed back which probably means that it will be a back to school frenzy to get the classroom together.  Usually the beginning of August is when I start to pop in and get started but I guess this is a no go.

Still, the wheels are turning and I decided on this today:

1. I'm going FABRIC this year on bulletin boards.  I've heard about it, seen people do it, and from what I read it seems to be the way to go.  I also decided to go with BLACK!  I love the way a black background automatically makes your posters/papers/anything POP!  I just ordered 8 yards on Amazon.com...it has small pin hole dots in white to give it a textured look...

2. Going with black valances for my windows.  I found a good deal at Sears/K-Mart...solid black for about $7 a piece.  Will stop there soon to check it out!

If anyway has other great deals or ideas, let me know!  

Have a super day!

--Teacher E