We are very blessed to have a room in our dedicated to school. I created the room at the LAST minute before we started school last year. You can see my post about it here.
I have only modified it slightly since last year, but I'm really excited about the changes. We now have one table and our daily work above it has been modified.
Based on the geography studies we are embarking on this year I added a world map and these great kids from around the world that my mom found for me. You will also see the boards to go with Expedition Earth Studies.
I also added a geography learning area with our globe, puzzles, curriculum, and books from around the world.
My favorite addition is Cricket's new reading area. I got her a bean bag, which we love already, and a book basket. (In this picture you will also see her new lap desk that I got to give her another workspace option).
On the closet doors I put up what will be our Word Wall.
Our supplies have also grown considerably so I have taken over the entire dresser, half of the closet in the room, a new shelf, and re-purposed a cradle into a book bin.
After seeing other people's planning and organization I decided to try a crate folder organization system. I have a folder for each week everything that's planned out is in the folder.
Sadly, we were supposed to start homeschool this week, but I injured my back and haven't been able to do much of anything. I would appreciate any prayers to help us with getting started on our journey, we are both so ready for school!
I am posting this at the "Not" Back to School Blog Hop and I've already really enjoyed looking at everyone else's school spaces.
I loved a crate folder system when I was teaching. I'm actually thinking of going back to that.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I like the way you used your space and what you already had. I really should set up a little reading area like that for my guy. It looks so inviting!
ReplyDeleteHmm I think a bean bag would be great to have, might have to try and add one to ours! I love how you reused the furniture you had. Great space!
ReplyDeleteWell I had furniture I can't part with and no where else to put it. The dresser was my grandfathers and I helped my parents refinish it when I was about 10. The cradle was my baby cradle, and the chest was my hope chest.
ReplyDeleteGreat space--your beanbag area is so inviting. Hope your back feels better soon. I've been there, done that. Just relax and do some read alouds while you're resting that back.
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Looks like a great place to learn together! I like the kids from around the world--very fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm using a filing crate system this year, too. It really helps me stay organized, since my previous "system" was piles of papers everywhere! :)
Hope you're feeling better soon, so you can get started! Have a great year of homeschooling!
Great room! I love the reading area too.
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