Comfy Cozy Cushiony Corner

Jeez Louise. Putting a room together from scratch is hard work. There is so much to do! There are so many little details that novices (such as myself) do not even think about when they are preparing classroom plans. They have Wedding Planners, why not Classroom Planners?

**Props to those of you who have been teaching for years and years. I hope to one day have your mad room configuring skillz.

So, ever since my first undergrad education class, I have had this hankering for a comfy-cozy reading area in my classroom. Last week my dream of cushions and comfort became a reality when my fabulous mother-in-law donated a love seat and area rug to my room! Also, my husband's grandparents donated the red chair. It swivels. CHING! Add some Lorax, Horton and Mario action and I've myself a home away from home... for the students and for me.

I'm still working on my bulletin boards (as you can see) but I wanted to give you a glimpse of the reading area... I am very proud of it! It takes up quite a bit of classroom space (about 1/5 of the room) but honestly, I think that it will be worth it this year. My goal is to get every single kid excited about independent reading. The classroom living room is leverage.

I will update the blog on the strengths/weaknesses of our reading area. If for nothing else, to document what worked and what didn't for Future Me's reference.

Peace People,
Sarah