Classroom Preparations

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Classroom Preparations
By Jacki

In my 3rd grade classroom, I always use a theme, too. This year, my main slogan is "Be Like a Detective in School!" I made a large Sherlock Holmes style detective with "mini" posters to go around it..each with graphics
and phrases such as: Be observant! Take Notes! Build your skills! Make calculations! Solve Puzzles! Look for clues! Search for answers!, etc. On the hallway door, I have printed a large magnifying glass that reads "Welcome to our 3rd Grade Class...Our mission is to conquer new knowledge!". On the first day of school, I take each child's picture and print it on a desk tag. This year,

the desk tags will say: This is the desk of Detective "John Doe", with a badge showing their student number (I always number my kids!), and their pictures. I put these on the desks with clear contact paper and leave them there for the entire year! (This has helped my subs enormously...to be able to easily put a face with a name!). On my birthday board, I have printed a banner that reads "The evidence is clear! Your birthday is a time to cheer!" These are just some of the ways I am incorporating my theme. (I use a different theme every year!)