More pieces...

Ok! Didn't sleep at all last night thinking about how LITTLE TIME I have before the big day! My school is sounding more lively now with returning teachers prepping their rooms and walking around the halls. So exciting! Here are my rules, I forgot to add the last one about being kind. Cutting out cloud-like shapes takes forever but the end result makes me happy:) 

Below is my teacher stool. I wanted to have something low to still be near the kids and put a cute ribbon on it to make it mine! Tiger is our mascot- maybe the kids can name him later (math project!). 

This next one is Billy the Bear. He shows the kids how to listen properly. I copied this idea from my other TK teacher who did a little boy named Sam. I wanted him to fit my theme so all I did was cut out paper to form him... I don't recommend this technique, it took forever! 

All the tape here is ready to go- I was also given the tip to put the masking tape on your jeans before putting it on the carpet to avoid so much stickiness later. Thanks Candace! 

Next up is the coolest thing ever: The Circle of Silence. What I do is try to make a game out of being quiet- when it is time to concentrate, we will all draw an invisible circle with our fingers and whisper "circle of silence". Anyone to break the circle of silence will get their number on the board and will be reminded to keep the game going! The rest of the kids without their name on the board will get a reward (one extra minute playing or first to line up). 

Below is my schedule- again in cloud formation:) sorry it is a tad blurry. I have these nifty hand magnets so the kids will know exactly where we are during the day. 

Next are my direction pictures. My kids won't be coming in reading so these will make projects easier to understand, and if the kids ask what to so next, they just look at the board! All of the pieces I put on the board have magnetic tape on the back for easy transfer. 

I'm working on a treasure chest and TK picture frame for the first day of school next. Look for an update soon!