Learning Under Construction

The end of summer is near and it is such a sad thought! This week was the first week we were allowed in my building so I went Monday and Thursday, but forced myself not to go the other three days to hold onto summer just a little bit longer. Monday was extremely productive setting up my classroom. I was able to get everything set up and my new decorations hung. Which brings me to our school's new theme this year!

Learning Under Construction

Each year our principal picks a theme from our whole school to follow. Two years ago our theme was sports. Last year was Learning Around the World, and this year is Learning Under Construction.

The year our theme was centered on sports Amy Lemons, from Step into 2nd Grade, had created these adorable table numbers she hung from her ceiling for her classroom. If you haven't seen them the post is located here. She also created labels for her bins. It was beyond perfect for me!! It matched our school's theme, she made had enough for all, at the time, five of my groups, and they fit the bins I had already in my classroom. WIN WIN!!

Then next year came and our theme had changed and Mrs. Lemons, nor anyone else that I could find, had created something for this theme. I was so hooked on these group labels though and they worked so well for organization that I had to recreate. So I made my own for last year's theme, they were blahh okay. However, this year I have made new ones again to match our new theme and I am pretty excited about them! I bought some cute clip-art from Creative Clips. I'm in L.O.V.E! 

My students' desks are in groups of four so I have a total of six groups. Each group has been assigned a tool name which may be used during a construction project. 

What do ya think?!?!

I also created the labels for the bins to match.

I'm going to have to get better at the whole photo taking process because it is going to drive me nuts. These aren't the best photos by no means, but you get the idea. ;-) I made six groups; tool box, hammer, wrench, screw driver, construction cone, and cement truck. 

I use these group labels so I can call students by tool name, group number, or color. It makes things so much easier, faster, and more efficient. They make me happy! =) In future posts you will be able to tell how important organization is to me. 

So do any of you have school or classroom themes each year? What is the theme for you this year!?

Welp that's all for now! The Mr. and I have an engagement party tonight for my cousin and his fiance so I'm off to start some din din and get ready. Happy Friday everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!