tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post7246381165540045057..comments2024-03-22T03:09:50.675-04:00Comments on The Polished Teacher: H is for... {Giveaway Day 8}The Polished Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17954494977431333759noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-31735114158011474142013-08-09T19:12:19.435-04:002013-08-09T19:12:19.435-04:00I make my classroom have a "home-like" f...I make my classroom have a "home-like" feeling by always referring to our class family - being there for each other.<br /><br />Roxanne<br />foxysexyroxy10@gmail.comRoxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083923409734758875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-16262920148571880572013-08-05T04:58:31.545-04:002013-08-05T04:58:31.545-04:00I make the classroom warm and inviting with the de...I make the classroom warm and inviting with the decor and accessories, but most importantly, I make the classroom atmosphere like a family. We are supportive and encouraging of one another. We cheer one another and lift each other up. That is how I make it feel like "home" or at least the home atmosphere I wish all my military kiddos have/had at home.<br />Melanie<br />melaniemorgan.edd@gmail.comMelanie Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16694269712255622425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-45558056339400578452013-08-05T01:54:26.202-04:002013-08-05T01:54:26.202-04:00In order for our classroom to have a "home-li...In order for our classroom to have a "home-like" feeling I have several pillows and rugs in different areas of the room to allow the students to read comfortably. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536306344757708175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-4762614463037830232013-08-05T01:44:02.865-04:002013-08-05T01:44:02.865-04:00After 30+ years of teaching upper-grades, I became...After 30+ years of teaching upper-grades, I became a kindergarten teacher in October. It was a big change, but my kids just tell me it's like spending the day with a loving grandmother, so our room reflects that atmosphere. I have lots of touchable knick knacks in the room, all related to themes in reading, science, and social studies. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829340369651659250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-7446721659092947912013-08-05T01:12:57.083-04:002013-08-05T01:12:57.083-04:00I am not sure, but I hope that it will work out ni...I am not sure, but I hope that it will work out nicely, I am going to make my classroom very colorful, but for my first year it will be very simple.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387987661834936105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-9085905161760986322013-08-05T00:56:42.363-04:002013-08-05T00:56:42.363-04:00I have small classes, usually 15 or less, and I en...I have small classes, usually 15 or less, and I encourage my students to work together and watch out for each other. I try to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973295235988080446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-13102865430330811692013-08-04T22:49:32.454-04:002013-08-04T22:49:32.454-04:00To help my class feel homey I try to make things s...To help my class feel homey I try to make things seem as familiar to my class as possible. I teach French Immersion kindergarten, so my students are coming into a strange language all day long and everything seems overwhelming and alien. I try to have as many visuals and support structures to help the students gain a sense of understanding and comprehension about school.SunsyneSmile05https://www.blogger.com/profile/10624733102692931041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-4167409106288353002013-08-04T10:43:41.128-04:002013-08-04T10:43:41.128-04:00To give my room a homey feel, I build a sense of c...To give my room a homey feel, I build a sense of community starting on day one. I encourage my students to help create a list of rules/behaviors/expectations for our classroom. This gives the kids a sense of ownership.<br /><br />Kristen <br /><a href="http://aplusclassroomcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A+ Classroom Creations</a>A Plus Classroom Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644600924652271476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-64596183692572339232013-08-04T09:54:10.826-04:002013-08-04T09:54:10.826-04:00I start the year with activities to help build a s...I start the year with activities to help build a sense of community with the class, I believe this the first step in make a class home.knbledsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062980042017832334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-62792819516484280412013-08-03T19:18:26.709-04:002013-08-03T19:18:26.709-04:00Mine is very organized, color coordinated and I ha...Mine is very organized, color coordinated and I have lots of extra cushy chairs and pillows throughout the room for a "homey" feel.<br /><br />jkroske@gmail.comJen Plimptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109321261551195805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-38974714102972117362013-08-03T18:59:10.390-04:002013-08-03T18:59:10.390-04:00I have some comfy chairs, a rug, toys and color co...I have some comfy chairs, a rug, toys and color coordination to make it feel homey. LaNessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795409303693082972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-87001472532113944212013-08-03T18:14:57.412-04:002013-08-03T18:14:57.412-04:00I have a few pillows, neat chairs, and a rug for s...I have a few pillows, neat chairs, and a rug for students to use that makes the classroom feel homey. stephaniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006058218155189696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-58766172675059391912013-08-03T14:19:19.866-04:002013-08-03T14:19:19.866-04:00My classroom isn't too 'homey' but we ...My classroom isn't too 'homey' but we work very hard on our behavior to one another. We have a Very Special Person each week and at the end of the week each child writes a little letter to that person where they tell why they are special. I put them all in a little book (the VSP makes a cover for himself) and I write an acrostic using the child's name and staple it all together. It is really sweet to read what they've written to one another.Suzy Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116459704218000838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-2523671761878404682013-08-03T13:50:33.166-04:002013-08-03T13:50:33.166-04:00We ave a class fish and plants, and I like to make...We ave a class fish and plants, and I like to make my own seats and put rugs down to make it feel more home like. My students always love to be in our classroom!Perry In 1sthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436178175135064329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-26705963044777645462013-08-03T11:17:09.667-04:002013-08-03T11:17:09.667-04:00We have a small patio table, a bean bag chair and ...We have a small patio table, a bean bag chair and a cube table in the room. I think that I am going to buy a new floor lamp for my living room, and will add that to my room. This will go nicely, since with a wall of windows, I rarely turn on the overhead lights. <br />Debra (debrastin@gmail.com)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844904492881430876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-1334740833136416932013-08-03T10:36:05.602-04:002013-08-03T10:36:05.602-04:00I try and use lamps and pillows in my reading and ...I try and use lamps and pillows in my reading and writing centers. It gives it a "homey" feel!<br />Karen Rowland<br /><i><b><a href="http://adventureswithfirsties.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Adventures With Firsties</a></b></i><br /><br />karenrowland112677@yahoo.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322437757740299314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-42563551137017806432013-08-03T10:17:28.312-04:002013-08-03T10:17:28.312-04:00The month of September is spent doing community bu...The month of September is spent doing community building activities. dbednarsk@yahoo.comdbednarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639809644572490299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-10209965769146210262013-08-03T10:03:39.516-04:002013-08-03T10:03:39.516-04:00To make my classroom homey i have pillows and such...To make my classroom homey i have pillows and such for the reading area.. the kids love them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505049309918800857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-19779465347766779102013-08-03T10:01:14.999-04:002013-08-03T10:01:14.999-04:00I add a few lamps.
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I add a few lamps.<br /><br />imgoingfirst@gmail.com<br />Delightedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616824143338884896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-81525601446719637962013-08-03T09:35:28.579-04:002013-08-03T09:35:28.579-04:00To make my classroom feel "homey" I have...To make my classroom feel "homey" I have a consistent <a href="http://lawlerjoyinthejourney.blogspot.com/p/a-travel-themed-classroom.html" rel="nofollow">travel theme</a> that unites the room :)It's fun, interesting, and the kids love it!<br /><br />~Jessica<br /><a href="http://lawlerjoyinthejourney.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Joy in the Journey</a><br />Jessica Lawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940470938873855305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-32095501868842014932013-08-03T09:26:27.358-04:002013-08-03T09:26:27.358-04:00I have some cute rugs, pillows, and chairs in my r...I have some cute rugs, pillows, and chairs in my reading area. I also have stuffed animals in the room too!Lori Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708767581288789195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361495814017178206.post-49897784671029275742013-08-03T02:00:49.334-04:002013-08-03T02:00:49.334-04:00I have a bulletin board of the students' famil...I have a bulletin board of the students' family photos up all year. <br />-Andrea<br />alwayskindergarten@gmail.comalwayskindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812302835259736654noreply@blogger.com