Autumn Classroom Makeover

Some of you asked to see pictures of my newly decorated classroom. Of course, it is always in a state of flux, depending on the seasons.

This is the view as you enter the room.



This is a closer view of my desk area. The autumn fabric on the wall will only be staying up for about two more weeks. I always make a huge homework game board on one wall of my classroom each year. In return for completed weekly homework slips, my students advance on the board and win prizes. I change the theme every year. One year, it was monkeys swinging from tree to tree. Last year, it was a freeway theme. I let my new assistant choose the theme this year since she is also very artistically inclined. She decided upon a Candy Land game board so is busy cutting out lollipops, cupcakes, ice cream cones, and gingerbread men. She is awesome!



More views…







And finally, the sign on the door. I had to take the picture at an extreme angle since the sun was shining so brightly.



I actually liked this version better. You can see the desks inside the classroom, the grassy courtyard just outside the door, the word “Club” on the sign, and of course, me taking the photo.



For more information and tips on materials, click here:  http://quiltedtimeposts.blogspot.com/2013/08/decorating-for-school.html

Stippling in a Storm

 

This evening there is a storm warning for Central California. The thunderstorms are supposed to occur a little north of here, but we are still getting lots of wind. As I am trying to stipple my snail’s trail quilt, the electricity keeps going off and on. My internet connection keeps breaking as well. The television is fading in and out with all sorts of static. I don’t even want to talk about how crazy my pets are being.

I should just let this task go for the night, but I have a deadline looming ahead of me. What was I thinking?

I just heard some thunder!