Back to School

8/12/2015

My summer is over, and I'm back to school, this time as a first grade teacher at Uijongbu International Christian School in South Korea. My children and I just finished our first day, a successful-after-being-nervous-hardly-any-sleep night! Below is my classroom reveal with an apple theme of red and lime green colors. Definitely teaching and decorating a classroom overseas presents its challenges. I'm missing my old teacher stores from the states! But thank God for Teachers Pay Teachers and Pinterest! As a writer, I'm loving being surrounded by more picture books! I recently caught up on some reading such as Locomotive by Brian Floca, Back to School Splat by Rob Scotton, and hot off the press--Dr. Seuss' newest book, What Pet Should I Get? If you have some favorites I need to read, let me know in the comments!

18 Comments

Trine

8/12/2015 08:51:28 am

Tina, your room looks wonderful - and so spacious! I know you will have a wonderful year. I look forward to hearing of your adventures with your new class.

Tina Cho link

8/13/2015 06:18:06 am

Thanks, Trine. I'll keep you posted on our important happenings.

Sara Matson link

8/13/2015 02:50:09 am

Thanks for sharing! As a former teacher myself, I enjoy seeing classrooms all fresh and ready for a new year. I hope you enjoy teaching and get lots of new story ideas for your writing!

Tina Cho link

8/13/2015 06:18:36 am

Thank you, Sara. Yes, I hope to get lots of ideas from these little people.

Vivian Kirkfield link

8/13/2015 03:13:09 am

Your room looks GREAT, Tina! You are so creative...and you've used the resources you had to make a beautiful place for your students.
I will have to check out the new Dr. Seuss book...What Pet Should I Get sounds so much like Boy to Bug...hmmm. :)

Tina Cho link

8/13/2015 06:19:26 am

Thanks, Vivian. Yes, check out Dr. Seuss' book. Hmm, I think it's different enough from yours, at least the version I read.

Claire Noland link

8/13/2015 03:36:24 am

Hi Tina, your classroom looks warm and welcoming. I hope you got some pictures of you and you kiddos, too. First grade is so much fun - that's when children realize that they are really readers. I love using Peter Brown's books with first graders - You Will Be My Friend, Children make Terrible Pets, and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. I really like his latest but haven't read it with the kids yet - My Teacher is a Monster (no I am not)

Tina Cho link

8/13/2015 06:20:29 am

Ah, thanks, Claire. I have a couple of Peter Brown's books. Thanks for reminding me.

Genevieve link

8/13/2015 07:10:38 am

What a great-looking classroom! It's so colorful and inviting! Have a wonderful, productive school year.

Tina Cho link

8/15/2015 06:55:02 am

Thanks so much, Genevieve!

Suzy Leopold

8/14/2015 01:15:54 am

As you know, Tina, first graders are curious and energetic. Your classroom looks so inviting. I note many opportunities for kids to learn & grow, read & write. May you, Anna, & Isaac have a successful school year.

Tina Cho link

8/15/2015 06:55:38 am

Thank you, Suzy! And if you have any great lesson ideas, do share!

Lynn Rogalsky link

8/14/2015 03:42:22 am

I especially like your letters on the wall spelling out: "Everyone Has A Story To Tell." You might be inspiring future children's book writers very early on!

Tina Cho link

8/15/2015 06:56:15 am

I already did today as I showed the kids my idea notebook! So fun.

Evelyn Christensen link

8/16/2015 07:17:48 am

Tina, I loved seeing all your pictures. You've done a wonderful job with your room! Your students are so blessed to have you as their teacher. It all made me a bit homesick for my teaching days. I really miss the kids.

Tina Cho link

8/16/2015 06:39:04 pm

Ah, thanks, Ev!

Tracy Campbell link

8/18/2015 09:42:02 am

Hi Tina, I'm so happy I get to view your classroom. And I'm certain your TPT products will be a hit with your classroom kids. And I'm sure they love having you as a teacher. They are blessed. :-)

Tina Cho link

8/23/2015 06:48:02 am

Thanks, Tracy!

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