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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I worked in an elementary school as support staff for almost 20 years.  One of the most popular and also effective teachers was a guy who had very little on his walls, bulletin boards, etc.  I think he had a few sports posters and a toy basketball net hanging on the back of the closet door where on Fridays the kids shot baskets to win a homework pass.  This was 4th grade.

The point is, he did great and nobody complained about his minimalist decor.  If your students are early elementary I think you ought to let them create stuff to decorate your walls.  Also, create your own calendar on a piece of poster board, maybe even build your own small bookcase or ask a friend to do it or help you with it, etc.  Get a cheap rug at the goodwill store.  And ask your fellow teachers for help and advice.

Most of all, stop crying.  There will be plenty to cry about later once the school year starts, trust me.  [/quote]

I sort of agree. I’m surprised at what teachers spend money on. Kids don’t want or need all the decor items. You can get classroom books from the school library.

My classroom had special bean bag chairs, special shelves, extra cubbies, 3 different rugs, different balls for kids to sit on etc. It’s just not needed. Kids want you! Your enthusiasm and love of teaching. [/quote]

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