Need classroom theme....HELP!!!!!

[Lia]

Hello! My name is Lia and my grade sevens and eights are wanting a new look for our classroom. I was wondering if anyone could have any cool ideas that grade sevens and eights would be interested in? Any idea will help.

Thank you
Lia

 

[Lia]

Please help??

PLease PLease post! I want my class to like it!!

 

[Jaime]

Bee Theme

I am a 5th grade teacher and I used the bee theme last year. It is very easy to find bee clip art, note pads, borders, etc.... One bulletin board said "BEE" a leader with bees all around it and bee hives with leadership qualities on it. I created a poster that said we are "BUSY BEES". I printed out the class rules, rewards, and glued bees on them. I have many more things I used. If you decide to go with the "bee" theme, I would be glad to post them all. Good luck!

 

[speeder1]

Have you thought about asking your students how they would like it decorated? Being the age that they are they will not want anything childish, but at the same time still like themes (they just won't easily admit it). Try to get their input so they will be as enthusiastic as you are decorating.

Some examples I thought of;

NASCAR

Sports (pick a specific team locally or several different teams) these could be college or professionally. They may want to use the school mascot

USA (red, white, and blue)

History room example of this is: History of flight (then and now pictures)This could also include kites and hot air balloons

Movie Theme Go to the video store or theater and ask for movie posters

 

[Teach 5]

room decor

I would go with a teen feel. Black background paper on your bulletin boards. Then add tie-dye borders & letters. There are some other multicolor borders & letters out there also that aren't tie-dye. How about a lava lamp or another "cool" lamp. Target has lots of lamps. Do you have room for some bean bag chairs or cheap plastic lawn chairs? They can write on the lawn chairs with Sharpies or paint markers. You can add tie-dye pillows or shape pillows. The free Cd's that you can get from AOL, etc can be used for labels. Write on them with Sharpie markers & stick them up. Maybe you have a closet or another area where you could hang a beaded curtain. Ask the kids if they have anything to donate to the room to cut costs. Check out thrift stores, etc. Even old wooden chairs or tables painted bright colors add new life to a room. Have fun!

 

[Lia]

Thank you!!

These ideas are great! Thank you! I really appreciate these ideas.

 

[Lia]

Anymore ideas?

My class wants an idea by tomorrow..lol Anyone have any other ideas?

 

[SusanTeach]

sports

If you don't have an idea yet, what about sports? You can do so many things with that, and most kids that age like some kind of sports. Even dance, cheerleading, etc... can be added in there. Put colorful pendants on the wall, etc...

 

[CrazyTeacher]

how 'bout this...

A tropical/Hawaiian/luau theme?
Kids are really into that kind of stuff....and it's easy to find.

 

[bamagirl]

Jungle Theme

I teach 5th grade, and I decorated my classroom with a jungle theme. I think this could be very appropriate for seventh and eighth grades. It is also very easy to find decorations...drape vines from the ceilings and around bulletin boards, leopard print pillows, wild animals for decoration, etc. I have even made palm trees, and my dad built a reading hut using bamboo poles. My students think it is so cool!

 

[Kelly B.]

I would love to see your ideas! I'm in fourth grade and using a bee theme this year. I would love to see another person's ideas!

 

[san]

animal print

Why not use animal print? Your room theme could be "Wild about (whatever you teach)!" Use black background paper and any of several of the animal print borders available now. Large "WILD" animals could be used at different places or even the "wild" animals that are already in your room! (students) There are animal print throws, pillows, lamps, chairs (how about camouflage folding chairs for a reading area) available.

 

[Lea]

I have done a jungle/ animal print room for a junior high classroom and they seemed to really enjoy it. I had bamboo stapled to one wall with a net that looked like a canopy and made a big tree in one corner with a tiger (our mascot) sitting on a limb. The first year after the show Survivor came out, I added a survivor theme and they really enjoyed it. Once I had the idea I was able to have tribal councils, immunity (homework passes) competitions, reward challenges, etc. I don't know if this helps!

 

[Lorna]

Bee Theme

Hi, Jaime, Im Lorna, From Costa Rica,central America, Im A Preschool Teacher, And The Next Year I Would Like To Used The Beee Theme, So If You Could Send Some Material, That Would Be Great!! Thanks Fro Your Help.

Its Nice To Share Materilas And Comments.

 

[Gretchen]

Bee Theme

I am considering using your Bee theme! I think it sounds like a great idea! I teach 5th grade...if you could post your other ideas I would greatly appreciate them! Thanks!

 

[Jaime]

Bee theme

Hi Jaime, your Bee theme idea sounds great and I would love to have a go doing that with my classroom, so if you could send your ideas, i'd really appreciate your help
Thanks, Kirsty

 

[Khanal]

I am a new third grade teacher and I would love to hear about all your "bee" ideas. Thanks

 

[She]

Survivor Theme

I am a third grade teacher. We are doing a "Survivor" type of jungle theme as a grade level this year. Any ideas for bulletin boards and ways to incorporate it with Reading.

 

[lacy]

pic

Do you have any picture of your hut?

 

[Cecilia]

5th Teacher

Thanks, This year I think I am going to use the "Bee" theme, would you post all the information on the "Bee" theme, thanks.

 

[lpl]

Bee theme

Jamie, I would also love to see/hear what else you did with the bee theme....

 

[Robin73]

Jungle Theme Classroom for 5th grade

I would love to hear more of your jungle theme ideas.

I also teach 5th grade and I'm changing my theme. Great ideas so far.

Any more

Thanks

Robin Johnson

 

[king]

classroom themes

As a 4th grade teacher. I used the NASCAR theme. There is so much stuff on Nascar these days. We called ourselves the Racers and all prizes were trophy cut-outs. Our reading area was the PIT; our door said READY, SET, THINK!

 

[mrobek]

4th grade teacher

Could you send the Bee theme ideas to mrobek1@hotmail.com?

 

[title]

Teacher

I made a "Harley Davidson" room one year! The kids thought it was so cool (So did several parents!) I put yellow tape outside my room in rows like a parking lot. A Parking for Readers Only sign beside it. The hallway walls were black and orange (cheap plastic table cloths) with chrome (aluminum cookie sheets). On the door, I made the "Harley" symbol that said I can HARLEY wait for school! I went to local dealers and was given boxes and bags to decorate with and even key chains and bumper stickers for the students! It was a hit!! Hope this helps.