10.03.2013

Schoolroom: A Place to Get Balanced


Having a designated spot for "school" has really helped in my effort to stay balanced. Fortunately, our home has a small office that we converted into our classroom.  Even though we sometimes have "school" in the backyard or at the kitchen table, it's nice to have a place to house books, teaching materials, etc. This room also serves as my office where I spend quite a bit of time keeping our family organized, handling the finances, purchasing materials for school, selling items online. etc.  I'll be going into more detail about those endeavors in some upcoming posts as they relate to finding balance and contributing to our family.

For today, I'm taking y'all on a little tour of our schoolroom...
 

Our schoolroom is really tiny, but it serves its purpose well.  It's practical, functional, and fun! 
 It fits our needs perfectly.
Eventually, I would like to replace the old school desks and my desk with a bigger table.  The desks are cute and we do use them, but I think a table might be a little easier for me to teach from and more comfortable for the girls as well.
Do you follow me on instagram?  If so, you know it's my favorite app!  I've printed my favorite shots and hung them around the school room.  It's probably a tad too busy, but it makes me happy!
How cute is this little shelf?  Some of you might remember our first day of school last year when Edy decided to use it as a monkey bar!  It was terrible way to start our homeschooling adventure, but now I can look back on it and say we started with a BANG!

I love the shelf and its functionality.  *I plan to go into more detail about organization in an upcoming post.




This little school room has really helped out our homeschooling endeavors.  It's also contributed to keeping me...balanced.

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Ava Grace is beginning to love reading!
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Up next: Public School Teacher Turned Homeschool Mom--that's me!

For more posts in this series, 31 Days of Balance as a Homeschool Mom, click HERE.



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16 comments:

  1. Claire AlbertOctober 3, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Where did you get those pictures printed? Too cute! Also, if you are not selling on teachers pay teachers, you should! I have started adding anything I make to use for my classroom (6th grade) and made 46 dollars last month! SO easy and fun!

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    1. LeslieOctober 3, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      I had them printed through Prinstagram! You should check it out! Also...I'll for sure be checking in to teachers pay teachers. Sounds incredible! Thanks for the info.

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  2. UnknownOctober 4, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    I love your homeschool room. I love the shelf you have everything organize on and the fun things that bring a smile to your face while in the room. :) I long for the day that I can have a room dedicated to homeschool, but I'm grateful for the space I do have.

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    1. LeslieOctober 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

      Thanks so much, Rochelle! We really enjoy it and it changes often! That's what keeps it fun and interesting!

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  3. Carry GraceOctober 4, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    This is such a great little homeschool room! It looks like you have made is super functional.

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    1. LeslieOctober 4, 2013 at 10:37 PM

      Thanks, Nikki. It is really functional. Like I said, I'd like to get a table for easier teaching and comfort, but other than that...it works.

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  4. White Lace and PromisesOctober 5, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    How beautiful! I prefer the little beauty at the desk:) What a joy and privilege for you to be able to do this. I loooooove her bedroom and school room. Just adorable!

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    1. LeslieOctober 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM

      Thanks so much, Bonnie! I am so thankful to have a place to teach our kiddos that's fun and functional!

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  5. JoyOctober 6, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Your classroom is wonderful, Leslie- lucky students! Polaroid camera! Dick and Jane readers! Fun pictures! I would have LOVED all of that as a kid!

    Visiting from the Sweet Tea Social! :)

    Love, Joy
    Yesterfood

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    1. LeslieOctober 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      Thank you, Joy. I tried to make it fun without looking hoakie!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 6, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Wow.. just wow! I wish my office looked even half as put together as this! Bravo!

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    1. LeslieOctober 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      Thank you, Ashley. It's ever changing...this is where we have landed for now!

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  7. Julie{isCocoandCocoa}October 6, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    What a great room! And I love the quote on the chalkboard!!
    Visiting from the Sweet Tea Social :)

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    1. LeslieOctober 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      Julie, of course I stole that quote from pinterest! :)

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  8. UnknownOctober 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I LOVE your schoolroom! So cute!

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For our joy and His glory,

Leslie

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