First up is my parent handbook. I've been seeing a lot of stuff on Pinterest but some looked a little daunting and I just don't know how much I want to tackle my first year. After a google search, I found this download in a PowerPoint.
I changed it up of course but the outline was really helpful! I just downloaded a bunch of new fonts as well so I got to play with both. Here is the final product:
I used a large paper cutter and the result was that instill had some dotted lines on the bottom. I plan to clean each one up as I staple them together (my stapler of course in my classroom). I hope they are colorful enough that the parents will at least browse them. They aren't overly detailed.
I also wanted to put in some things I made over the summer. Here are the pillows I created for my reading area (which is yet to be determined in my room but I'll find a use for these either way).
I made six different ones out of different fabrics. I based my pattern on a little pillow I had found and sketched it out so these are mostly my design.
I also saw the paper lantern owls on Pinterest here. Here are a couple of mine.
After making these I found some polka dot ones at Dollar Tree and made a few more.
One last thing for this post and I'm done! I bought this owl pattern on etsy. Instead of using the same one, I bought scrapbook paper and made a whole bunch and each one is totally unique.
These made my hands hurt, but gosh they are cute!! My plan for them is to make a bulletin board with a tree and place each owl with each students name on in on the board with the title "Look Whoo's in 4th Grade".
That's it for today! Stay tuned as I get in my room!
