My Classroom Couch . . .Oh, it's Time for Another Smart Design

I inherited this couch when I arrived in my new classroom three years ago.  I lived the "country decor" many decades ago, so I knew that I would need to come up with a smart redesign.

In 2013, I redesigned ole' plaidy into the famous "Zebra Couch."  The kids loved it, and it held up very well to a steady amount of daily student readers!

In 2014, our classroom was a nautical theme so old Zebra had to go!  With the help of a Target shower curtain and some blue fleece that I found around the house, it took on a whole new look!

This year, my classroom theme is Dotty Star, so good-bye stripes!  First, I found these dotty fleece blankets at Wal-Mart for a mere $2.88 each!

Add a few T pins and  . . . 

I added one blanket on each side.  Good symmetry lesson!

Then placed the third piece of fleece on the seat!

Finally, the fourth piece and a few T-pins to hold it in place.

Then, a little black to make it look less girlish! 

Here it is!  Waiting for all those wonderful third and fourth graders and the many books they will read this year!  

And it all started with this . .  .

What a few blankets and pins can do!

What redesigns will you do this summer to welcome those readers?

Enjoy!

Amy