I have been very busy revamping my classroom or the last
several weeks. Sometimes this can be a very expensive adventure for
teachers. So I thought I would share
with you some of my cost saving trash to treasure ideas.
Before
First I found these paper trays in our storage area when
cleaning it out and one of the other teachers said to "Trash those ugly
things." I choose to save them and
paint them to make them like new. Better
for my pocket book and better for the environment.
After
They made a great addition to my writing center and all I
had to do was spray paint them and they were as good as new.
Before
Just a plane old flannel board that was trashed by
another teacher because it was not new enough or cute enough.
After
A little hot glue, ribbon and rickrack and this not so
cute flannel board just became cute.
Before
A box of plane black and gold picture frames found at a
yard sale.
After
Turned into colorful picture frames for book jackets in
our book nook area.
Old metal cooking pans turned into paper trays for the
art studio. All they need was a little spray paint.
So when looking for items to revamp your learning
centers, see what you have that can be re-purposed into something new and
usable.
