first look at your new room!

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first look at your new room!
By johnsju

Congrats on your new job! I was in your shoes a year ago, and I remember how excited I was to first see my classroom. Before you go, try to get a general idea in your head of how you want things to look. Then when you get
there...

-I agree with the PP about measuring windows for curtains. Also measure walls in case you want to bring in bookcases, and bulletin boards for fabric/paper.

-Check to see how much cabinet/drawer/closet space you have. If you have a lot, good for you! If not, plan on bringing in some sort of storage containers or shelves.

-I also agree about teacher's manuals.

Also make sure you've got your textbooks...if they're not there, ask where they can be found.

-Look to see if there's somewhere for backpacks/coats to be hung. If there's not, ask the principal what other teachers have students do with all their STUFF!

-Bring a notebook and sketch a layout if you have time. Ask your principal about how many students will be in your class. Plan out where you want your classroom library, etc. The end result will probably look different than your first sketch, but it won't hurt to get some ideas down.

-It can't hurt to ask the principal if there is any extra furniture (bookcases, shelves, etc.) laying around. I had NOTHING last year, and my principal let me have a few shelves that were just sitting in the janitors' closet.

-Bring a camera and take a few pictures. Even if you don't end up needing them to plan, it's fun to later look back at pictures of your empty room and see what you've accomplished!

Sorry for the novel! These are just a few things I can remember that I did last year...have fun tomorrow :D