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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What school district are you in that does not have a bookcase/books in the classroom at the beginning of the year unless purchased by the teacher? [/quote]

Hahaha. Most school districts. I've never heard of a school that provides a classroom library. A bookcase, maybe, but chances are it was probably left there from a previous teacher and passed down. I purchased (or was given) all the books in my classroom library. I taught in an upper middle class district and as a 1st year teacher, I received $100 at the beginning of the year. Returning teachers got $50. People would be shocked if they knew how much teachers have to spend for classroom supplies. There were years my school ran out of copy paper in March or April and we had to buy our own.

OP, I echo what others have said. Join local Facebook groups. I bet there are retired teachers who would love to pass along what they have. Also, ask your coworkers. Some probably have posters or bulletin board decor they are not using. Your room does NOT have to look like Pinterest. It can be a work in progress. Plan some beginning of the year activities that will create artwork to put on bulletin boards. The most important thing is your students feel welcomed and safe, not what is hanging on the walls.[/quote]

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