Polka Dot Organization!

Hello! There are so many blog ideas for classroom themes; it's amazing! I decided to go with a polka dot theme after viewing many ideas...especially the ones on The Polka Dot Patch.  With that theme in mind... along with hundreds several ideas I've seen on Pinterest...  I put together this organizer. I am going to file daily items/activities for easy access. I purchased the polka dot folders at the Dollar Tree and they are plastic, so I am hoping they will be somewhat durable. There are several versions of this organizer out there; I will put pens and pencils in the utensil holder. I will begin my classroom set up soon and will post more polka dot pictures. Thanks for looking!

Crayons for Students

Hello! Like many other teachers out there, I am already thinking about "back to school!" I do enjoy the extra time in the summer to be creative with cards, scrapbooks, and craft projects. I used old crayon pieces to make happy face crayons to give my students when they come to our August parent teacher confernces.

I used my candle warmer to melt broken pieces of crayons. While one was melting, I had another color on deck, ready to go. The most time-consuming part of this project was peeling the crayons!

I poured the melted crayons into a happy face candy mold. It only takes about 15 minutes for them to cool enough to pop out. I teach in a Catholic school, so I thought I do something along the "Jesus loves you" theme. I will probably add some cuteness like coloring or a ribbon and a personal note to the students from me. I just put this one together quick to give you an idea. Thanks for looking and have a super day!