Back to work

A couple of people have asked me to post some pictures of my classroom so they can see where I work. So . . . here are a few. I just finished getting my room set up for the new school year. Yesterday was my first day back at work with students. I am teaching a two period block of 7th and 8th grade English language development (second language learners), a two period block of 8th grade language arts, and a single period of 7th grade language arts. That means that I'm using four different books to teach the same subject, which can be a bit challenging to keep organized.

Here is the front view of my classroom. The ceiling looks funky because we have skylights and use natural lighting at the school whenever we can.

This is a picture of a side wall. I make a bulletin board for each book that I use. This is where I post reading strategies and other information for the unit on which we are currently working. Each bulletin board changes five times throughout the year.

This is the back of the room.

This is the other side wall. I am spoiled with lots of storage, counter space, and natural light. So many other teachers have to make things work with so much less.

This is where students can track their progress. Grades are posted using i.d. numbers so other students will only know their own assignment record. The numbers above the pink pages correspond with the class periods that I teach. I didn't forget about the number 5; that's when I have lunch!

Well, I'm off to go write lesson plans for next week. I have a student who will be out all week, so I have to know what work to give him tomorrow. I've also received requests to post some pictures of the house, so I'll be working on getting that done this weekend sometime. Love to all!