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[quote=Anonymous][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.

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+1  In general there's too much visual stimulation in elementary classes. So keep it simple.  A photo of your pet is a great idea.  Or you doing something you like to do (e.g. a sport, reading) or a place you love.  Things that invite talk with you to build your relationships with students.  Preserve your energy for creating great relationships with your students and let your classroom decor gradually and organically evolve with student artwork. [/quote]

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