Super star classroom theme

I spent many hours in my classroom this past week, starting the sorting and organizing process for a NEW school year! I left things in a bit of a mess at the end of last year, plus the custodians did a LOT of moving and shifting as they cleaned this summer. I also had several areas that I wanted to rearrange, so my work was cut out for me! Here are a few photos of the BEGINNING of the process: I started with chaos - tables up-ended and piled with stuff, book display case on its side, rug…

First Grade WOW, Windows on Wonder

Welcome Super Stars classroom bulletin board with Fadeless Galaxy design and rainbow accents from Carson-Dellosa.

Read this blog post to find out more about how I run Star Student in my classroom! 💖 #classroommanagement #classroom

I absolutely love DIY classroom decor so I wanted to show you guys how to make your own bulletin board letters in any font, size, style, and...

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Kids love being recognized in the classroom. Check out this list of ideas for Student of the Week, Super Star of the Week, or whatever you like to call it!

Star Student Rules

Browse over 120 educational resources created by Melissa Machan - First Grade Smiles in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.

At the beginning of the school year, I talk tirelessly with my class about the expectations for Kindergarteners. Our classroom has three main expectations -- BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE. Of course, underneath each of those is a list of specifics like using walking feet, speaking kindly, putting their things away, doing their best work, etc. We still talk about our classroom expectations often, even 70+ days into the school year, but a while ago I felt like I could also put…