Their themes are Second Grade Stars (Hollywood theme), Super Sleuths (Detective theme), and I am doing Strike Before they Rise. We're going full on Zombie Apocalypse this year! I was slightly worried it would be a little too graphic and violent for them, since some of them are barely seven- but really... they need to get over their fears of monsters and things that go bump in the night. The world is a fucked up place, and kids need to learn that eventually. And this will prepare them for the harsh reality that is this world we live in. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't actually believe in zombies- but they do represent despair, death, loneliness, isolation, and the demise of our society- which are things I believe in.
So, as the crafty teacher that I am, I am preparing my classroom for September. I am definitely one of those teachers who just can't wait to get started on her classroom! I am not allowed in until August 8th. However, that doesn't mean I'm not working. My craft room is prepped and full of things to make! I've already started, and things are really coming together!
This is my zombie pillow. I'm working on making at least 4-5 for my couch and reading area.
I've also made my bathroom passes, which you can download if you like!
My class motto is going to be "Use Your Brains. If You Don't, the Zombies will!" I made this poster, which will hang prominently above the board! You can download it for your own use, if you're interested in using my theme.
I'm excited, as I think it will look really cute. My theme colors will be lime green, pink, red, black and gray.
Also, since I am a big fan of the Daily 5, I ordered this sign for my reading area:
It's available from frightcatalog.com, and was only $11.99!!
As you can see, I am spending my summer like all good teachers! Planning, prepping, and getting ready for a great year in second grade.
So funny! I am in awe. I'm trying to think how I could get away with really doing this theme. "Be fast or be killed!" Finally the kids wouldn't take 20 minutes to go to the water fountain ten feet away from the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThese would have been awesome with my junior high students. Where were you back in the day?
ReplyDeleteBibliophile- It totally works. The kids are scared shitless of going anywhere without me. I tell them I have the Zombie Spray in case of attack. They stay in line, listen to the lunch aids, pay attention in their special classes! It's the best. As for going to the hall, bathroom, water fountain, they are SUPER quick.
ReplyDeleteI love the bathroom passes!
ReplyDeletefricken awesome
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ReplyDeleteMy wife and I are elementary school teachers and we have spent the entire day reading and talking about this blog. We have not stopped laughing!
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