Smart Classroom Uses of Tape

Don't you just LOVE all the creative tapes that are available today?  In fact, I'm off today to purchase some more rolls because I have a new idea!  Let me share with you some ways I've used tape in my classroom so far.

I was so thrilled to find this cursive strip and measuring tape at Michael's.  

Perfect for the student's desktops.

I love this narrow Duck Tape!  Hundreds of uses! Cheaply priced at Wal-Mart!

Tape adds some color to my book bin shelves!

This polka dot tape served as a border to one of my bulletin boards.  I needed something narrow and it worked great.  I did staple the corners so that it stayed up all year!

Love my art bags where students store art work!

Well, I'm off to find some more of the wonderful, sticky stuff!  I can't wait to think of more ways to use it in my classroom!

Amy

Rugs! A Smart Way to Brighten Up that Classroom

Don't we all have vivid memories of our grade school classrooms?  My memory consists of many desks in straight rows and not much room for anything else!

I am so thrilled that my classroom is large enough for a library and a few other fun little nooks!  My classroom itself, however, is too much on the beige color scheme so I am always looking for ways to add a zip of color!

Yesterday, to my delight, my rug from IKEA arrived!  This very economical ($19.99) beauty is just what my classroom library needed to add a little zing!   Don't you agree?

Thank you, IKEA!  My students will be loving to read thanks to this fun polka dot rug!

How will you add some fun color to your classroom this year?  

Amy