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[quote=Anonymous]First, know that it's OKAY not to have an over-the-top decorated, themed room. In fact, it's BETTER... research shows that heavily-decorated classrooms disrupt learning & attention. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/heavily-decorated-classrooms-disrupt-attention-and-learning-in-young-children.html See what you can get on Buy Nothing or neighborhood listservs. I would focus on things like making a cozy reading area (couch, pillows, yoga balls) and the things that *YOU* need to function. If you have a pet or a family, put pics of them up... your kids will love that. Have the kids create self-portraits or other artwork during the first week to decorate the space. --teacher who much prefers calm, cozy rooms to over-decorated over-stimulating primary-colored eyesores. [/quote]
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