Back to School Linky 2014- Where

So today’s back to school topic is where do I teach. So a few things to know first. This is my first year as a resource room teacher and my first year at this new school. I share a room with another special education teacher and our room is separated by a very tall room divider. Here are a few pictures of my room with captions below the pics. The rectangular table in the front of the picture is my working table and will be replaced with a horseshoes table as soon as it arrives.  

The rectangular table in the front of the picture is my working table and will be replaced with a horseshoes table as soon as it arrives.  

Behind the blue sheet is lots of games and resources. Too much stuff so it needs to be hidden. I wanted a carpet for my reading area, but didn't have the money so I brought these foam tiles from home. 

This is my focus wall. The green, yellow, and purple posters will have the standard that the students are working on.  

I wanted a superhero table cloth for the round table so I found one at a party store and then put a plastic protector over it so hopefully it lasts longer. 

In this picture you can see the big divider. There is also this yucky file cabinet with alphabet stickers on it. I don't want/need the cabinet and can't stand stickers on things so something has to change with that. I have two ball chairs for my students to use when needed. The purple bulletin board is my word wall. The blue sheet that is not ironed is covering a shelf with all my math stuff in it. Behind that is a small table for individual work.  

Here are my rules which I modified with superheroes to go with the theme. 

My room still needs a little work, but for now it will be okay. I will have to see how things work when my students start and then will make changes as needed. ~Erica

Back to School 2014 Linky!

I am linking up this week to do the Back to School teacher week linky. Today is Who Monday!

I am a former kindergarten teacher (have taught K for the last 7 years), but am making a change to be a resource room teacher this fall. I am excited and nervous about this.

Family

I live in Maine with my husband of 16 years Shane who is also a teacher (HS Social Studies). We have an amazing son Josh who is 12 and recently grew taller than me.

We have two adorable doggies Katy our golden and Krypto our Pomeranian.

I have also have lots of wonderful family including my parents, brothers, sisters, niece, and nephews.

Friends

I have some wonderful friends. Some who have been in my life a long time and some who entered my life when I moved to China, Maine.

Things I love

I love spending time with my family and friends. I love watching my son play soccer, but I tend to get a little too excited and am the hollering mom. I love listening to music. My favorites are 90’s alternative and pop.

I love sugar candy like Runts, but I try very hard to stay away from that stuff as much as possible. 

Hope you all have a great start to the school year! Check back tomorrow for my next post. ~Erica