classroom decor- tropical, blue, and Lilly inspired

Decorating my classroom is one of my favorite hobbies. 

My theory is, my students and I (probably) spend more time there than at home...so I may as well make it nice!

And as my years of teaching have added up, my decorating style has evolved, and I allow it to become a creative outlet...hence why I make my own now. 😊

This is my newest one to hit my TPT store

Being a Florida Girl, I LOVE to bring in the tropical bright colors and wildlife into my classroom. With a watercolor flair and nod to Lilly Pulitzer, this EDITABLE classroom decor pack will sure to be a student favorite. 

In this classroom decoration pack you will find 

-an upper and lower case large alphabet to display, 

-along with a smaller one that can be used for a word wall. The word wall alphabet features a turtle icon on the vowels to make them stand out. 

-There are also 2 design layouts to choose from for subject area buntings. 

This tropical blue turtle design also includes 

-EDITABLE name tags in 2 designs, number posters (1-20), 

-calendar pieces (months, days, and 2 sets of number designs that have an EDITABLE section), 

-Sterilite organizing drawer labels, 

-pencil labels. 

Lastly, in this fun and brightly colored pack you will find 

-posters to take First Day of School pictures of your students (2 designs and pre-K through 6th grade),  

-EDITABLE watercolor turtles that you can type your students names onto for the classroom jobs

-Classroom job signs that are EDITABLE as well 

-A behavior system that is completely EDITABLE so you can tailor it to your style

-and EDITABLE binder covers that will keep you organized and stylish

Creating classroom decor that is fun, bright, and friendly for students is one of my passions. I hope you love this new design as much as I do! If you'd like to check it out or purchase click here. 

teach. create. love life. 

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books/resources about black lives and anti-racism

I don’t know where to begin.

I know I don’t understand completely, and I never will because I have white privilege. 

I know that as a mother and a teacher (and a human being) that I will be your ally. 

I will listen to you. I will stand up for you.

I am reading and digesting everything I possibly can so I can be a better ally. I want to ensure that I am having the uncomfortable and difficult conversations with my boys as we watch the news unfold. As we watch the change for this nation unfold. 

I have realized this past week that not being racist and seeing others for who they are and not their skin color, isn’t anti-racist. And that isn't enough.

I am doing everything I can to make sure that I have the knowledge and tools needed so that these conversations spill into my classroom come fall.

I challenge you mothers and teachers, especially white mothers and teachers, to do the same. It is no longer enough to teach acceptance and empathy; we need to teach our youth to stand up for what’s wrong. Stand up and let their VOICES be heard, so they can be the change. 

Teach our youth to be ANTI-racist! 

Through my research I have found great sites with amazing resources to help you along the way. Fill your homes and classroom libraries with diversity that generate conversations. 

Books for younger students:

click here

Books for Middle Aged Kids:

click here

Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race:

click here

Books for kids and teens. This website, overall, is a great resource!

click here

Resources to discuss anti-racism

click here

I hope you find these resources as valuable as I have. I am by NO means an expert on any of this, but want to share the resources I have found so that they may help you as they did me. If you have found some amazing resource, please comment below and share. 

Create. Teach. LOVE life.

-Jenny

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