I recently posted about my western classroom. Since then I have noticed I left several detail pictures out. Here are more pictures from my western classroom for your enjoyment (or if you have a western classroom- inspiration).
I showed you my cabinets….
but not the clothespins that hold my anchor charts.
I showed you my library…
but not the labels I use to organize it.
I showed you my desks…
but not the name tags on them.
I also didn’t show you the bathroom passes…
Or the bulletin board outside my room (It wasn’t finished yet!).
Now that you’ve seen a bit more of my room, you may want more info on how I created my DIY room.
The Clothespins
- I used blue bandana scrapbook paper from Hobby Lobby.
The Library Labels
- I made them on photoshop elements using this FREE bandana paper overlay.
The Name Tags
- I used photoshop elements and this digital scrapbooking kit.
The Bathroom Passes
- I bought the wooden door hangers at Hobby Lobby.
- I painted them with acrylic paint.
- I cut out the vinyl letters on my cricut using this FREE font.
The Bulletin Board
- I drew the cacti myself on green construction paper.
- I cut the horses out on my cricut using this FREE svg download.
- I cut out the tall letters on my cricut using this FREE font.
- I cut out the small letters on my cricut using this FREE font.
Now I think you’ve officially seen every western element in my classroom. Soon I’ll be posting on the non-western classroom management displays I have in my room.
Thanks for dropping by!
I’m graduating soon with my Elementary Ed degree… And I LOVE all of the materials you create on the computer – like the super cute name tags! How would you suggest getting started in learning to create cute worksheets, tags and such? What products do you use?
Thank you! I use adobe photoshop elements 9. I think the newest version is 10. I first bought it in order to do digital scrapbooking, but then realized I could use it to make things for my classroom. When I bought it, it was around $75 and it came with a $20 giftcard to Shutterfly.com (which was nice because that’s where I order my scrapbooks!) If you end up ordering it, there are a ton of tutorials available online to teach you how to use the program. Good luck! The possibilities are virtually endless when you create your own things!
lovely post …
cheers
Archana
http://www.smileinstyle.wordpress.com
I still love it so much! You’ll help me brainstorm ideas for my classroom when the time comes, right?
Thanks! Of course!
I found your blog through the First Day Jitters Blog Hop. It looks great! I am your newest follower and I’ve nominated you for an award too! Hop on over to my blog to accept your award!
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Congrats!
Holly
Actually, I found your blog and linked up with your classroom theme Linky Party! LOL However, if you haven’t checked out the First Day Jitters Blog Hop you should! There are lots of great blogs there!