The Goodness of Imagination: Change---not as scary as I thought

At the end of the school year I found out that my principal was making some changes in the building. I had a beautiful classroom inside the building, and was going to move to a portable classroom (double wide trailer cut in half). I was sad, upset, nervous, etc. I don't like change. I loved how I set my room up and it was finally the way I wanted it. So, I boxed up all of my things and left wondering what it would be like to teach in a trailer. I had always had a classroom inside the building. All summer, I was thinking of ideas to maximize space since the classroom I was going into was a good bit smaller. Thank goodness for Pinterest!

Last Monday, I dropped Georgia off for her first day of daycare. I cried like a baby, but that's another blog writing session all together. :) And Lily and I set off to Copper Ridge to get started. I set out unpacking boxes, sorting through things, and making piles. I arranged desks, tables, and computers. It was starting to look like my room again. Finally on Friday, Lily and I dropped Georgia off at daycare again, which by the way she had an awesome week, and rearranged the tables, desks, and computers one more time.

Walking in on Monday

My room is smaller, so I had to get rid of my teacher desk. I never sat at mine so I figured it would be good just to get rid of it. I am using my small group table as a 'desk'. I organized my desk supplies into a shoe organizer and I love the change. I love the blue walls in my classroom and the fact that there is a bathroom in the trailer is the best thing ever. I decided to change my classroom theme too. New room, new theme. I had a bumblebee theme before, and now am changing to a dog theme. I think it will look great and the kids will enjoy it. Although I did enjoy calling myself the Queen Bee at times! As I closed the door on Friday, I realized that change isn't always so bad...if you have a positive attitude and try to make the best out of your situation.