Life's a Beach in 3rd Grade!

     Hello! School has begun, and it already feels like summer was forever ago! So, I thought if I decorated my classroom to look like the beach then maybe I wouldn't be so sad that summer is over. I moved from 4th Grade to 3rd Grade this year, and I couldn't be more excited! Below are some pictures from my classroom. 

 This is my information board. In the middle is a cookie sheet that I put a copy of the weekly newsletter on. I also have a bucket that we use for bucket fillers for the "Star Fish of the Week". 

       This is my helper chart. I am loving all things chevron right now!

This is our computer area. I love to make things look homey, so I add lamps and picture frames here and there. I also love my headphone bucket from Hobby Lobby. The grass skirt around it is so much fun! :)

Here are my rules. They were Pinterest inspired. I found the rules on Pinterest, but made them my own using frames and paint pens on the glass. Such and easy and fun project!

I feel every classroom needs a dull/sharp spot for pencils! That pencil sharpener can be awfully annoying without them!

This is my AR board. It is magnetic which helps to move the kids around when they get more points.

Storage! I love tubs and bins. It keeps all of the clutter hidden and organized. It is also nicer to look at!

Here is my "Reader's Resort, or, as I like to call it - The BEACH! The kids love to hang out and read at the beach when they are done with their work.

Another Pinterest-inspired project. Here are my dollar store frames that I painted and put scrapbook paper in. They make for a nice objective spot!

I hate chalk, so I try to cover it up as much as possible! HA!

Here is my desk area. Keep in mind that these were taken the first week of school. Normally my desk is way more organized. I'm pretty OCD about it! My favorite part is my chevron lamp and my teacher toolbox!

Here is a close-up shot of my toolbox. It is so nice to have a spot for all of this stuff!

This is my burlap covered bulletin board. Another summer craft! I'm pretty proud of it because it was actually a lot harder to make than you'd think.

I love my birthdays because it looks like a police line-up. HA!

Here is my small group area. Again, usually it is a lot more organized!

And, our Sweet Points - or compliments board. When it fills up, they get a sweet treat!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed your time at the "beach"!