While you're setting up a classroom door display, take a few extra minutes to print a second set of name cards and make a tub of pick-me-sticks to help manage transitions and turns in the classroom.
Simply print, attach to a craft stick and write your students' names. Pop them in a cup, mug, container or tub. I used a small pink planter pot - it's not too heavy but strong enough to hold a class set of names.
My door display sets include editable message boards. You can type or write your classroom name or a simple welcoming message. Here are just a few different ideas for this set:
All those happy faces at the classroom door may provide you with the opportunity to discuss other emotions and feelings with your children too. The little blackboard I used for this photo has a magnetic set on the back to help guide a discussion. It's important for young children to know that there is more than one way to feel and to begin to recognize and identify different emotions.
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