So, it is now the end of January of my first school year teaching at a Montessori Middle School. I was just realizing what I slacker I have been for not maintaining anything on this website. I wanted to have a quick post about what my teaching space looked like when I first walked in.
So much bare space….too plain to handle
The only windows in my classroom look onto the pod community space.
Better picture of our bare pod
I will admit, this was one of the most sterile environments I have ever walked into. I had a sense of dread and worry because I didn’t want to have my students and I feel like we were trapped in a box for 9 months! How to make this place feel like a space I want to spend most of my waking hours.
I can’t wait to show you updated pictures so you can see the extremely colorful, cozy and welcoming classroom I call my daytime home.
Just a few quick views that I found on my ipad
NOT a real fire! It’s a fan/LED light from Amazon.com
Book bins with NEW picture labels
No longer a fish bowl
Dude, Where's My Shelfwork? 