This past September while everyone was posting all of their wonderful school room pictures, I was preparing for our new little blessing. I was busy organizing the boys schooling, and trying to get as much prepared before the baby came as possible. This way I could enjoy the baby days and still be able to continue with our schooling.
I decided even though a lot of you are finishing up and taking breaks for the summer, we are year rounders, so why not show you our room now. This is how our schooling/sunroom has worked for us this year. (2012-2013).
I love signs, wise words around the house just make me smile. This sign hangs above the doorway. Home is where your story begins. I think it’s just perfect for our homeschooling room.
This is Baby Bells space. A nice comfy seat/bed, mirrors for her to see her pretty face, and a basket with some of our favorite board books. Touch and Feel Baby Animals, Counting Kisses, Daddy loves me, and My first colors book to name a few.
This is a picture of our peace/reading/resting area. If you would like to see more pictures and information on this area click here.
I love all things Eeboo because the pictures and the quality are wonderful. These Eeboo counting birds hang above the windows on the back wall.
As much as I love our room, I would Looove to get rid of these vertical blinds, however we are renters and these blinds have to stay. This is a view of the room looking straight in while standing at the entrance way.
Every week or two I change our nature table. The week I took this picture we were learning all about colors. We use nature a lot in our learning and the children really enjoy it. If you would like to see some of our other nature set up’s click here.
I don’t know if we could live with out our Farmers Market. All of the kids love to play Kitchen and Store, they use the cash register (math learning) and lot’s of pretend play. We are huge fans of Sweet Treat Tray, Melissa and Doug Pizza, Plan toys Veggies, and the wooden Food and Beverage jars.
Little B’s tray’s and T basket for the day. His tray’s sit on a low bookshelf, so he can carry them over to the table or floor by himself.
These three baskets are filled with Baby Bell’s books and toys. I switch her toys and books out just like I do for Little B every couple of days. This way it keeps them interested. If you would like to see examples of items included in Baby Bell’s play (treasure baskets) click here.
Our table is from Pottery Barn Kids and can be found here.
This is Little B’s alphabet wall. You might notice that some of the letters aren’t very straight, that’s because Little B’s favorite part of his Letters of the week schooling is adding the letter he is working on, by himself. He is so proud of his alphabet wall, every time we have visitors he brings them over to see it. These alphabet letter cards are from 1+1+1=1.
Preschool/Kindergarten Calendar and Word Wall
If you notice I have an inexpensive July calendar hanging up right now, that is because we are starting our Calendar/circle time in July and instead of putting up our new school calendar, I am letting him practice writing his numbers on these paper sheets. The weather and day chart can be found free here.
Our God’s Animal’s sign is part of our Geography curriculum. For each state we learn about, we include in our learning the animals that represent that state.
Our Geography Wall includes a USA map(We have at least four maps of the United States hanging in our house), A world map, A map of the Continents made by the kids. The list hanging on the left hand side, is a list of all 50 states and when they were founded. I printed it out and laminated it for the boys. I also have a small multiplication chart hanging for the boys to reference if they want to.(yes, I know it’s not geography). I just like having everything together.
As Baby Bell get’s a little older, I will change this area again to suit her growing needs. Right now this works perfectly.
I think every homeschooler would agree, a schooling room has books, hopefully lot’s and lot’s of great books. Keep in mind as you look at our room, I have been collecting books for many years. I love to read, and my hopes are to pass that love on to my kids by providing them with great books. You can travel the world, explore anything, and be anybody by reading a wonderfully written book.
If you are interested in my bookcases and baskets they are the Cameron bookcases from Pottery Barn Kids. I have all size baskets, but pictured here are the Medium and Large.
As time goes by and the children grow, I’m sure our room will change with them. I’ve already been thinking about the changes for Baby Bell, as she starts to explore more of her surroundings. In the future, I hope to keep this room feeling as perfect as it has felt for us this year. Thanks for visiting and taking a peek into our schooling room.
As the children are growing and changing, so has our room.
Here is how our homeschooling room has changed.
Fall 2013 A Lovely Place to Learn
If you are interested in getting more ideas on homeschooling. Or would like to see other spaces for children to learn and thrive in check out my Pinterest boards.
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July 28, 2013 at 12:37 pmThat room is just amazing. I only dream that I can have something like that one day. The wall features, the view, the treasure baskets, the books…sigh… Thank you so very much! XxX
Mother of 5 Arrows says
July 14, 2013 at 7:37 amHello I love your room. Where did you buy the baby seat bed? Thank you
Beth Gorden says
June 14, 2013 at 10:38 amYour room is GORGEOUS! I love all the windows – what a cheery learning space. The farmers market looks like SOOOO much fun =)
Thanks for sharing your creativity over at TGIF! I appreciate you taking the time to link up!! I featured this post today here; http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2013/06/tgif-linky-party-80.html
Hope you can pop over and link up again today =) Have a great weekend,
Beth
Mommy of Many Hats says
June 13, 2013 at 12:56 amI LOVE your classroom. What I would give for all of that room! I’m so glad you linked up to 123 Homeschool 4 Me! (That’s where I found you!) Feel free to check out our learning time blog at http://everystarisdifferent.blogspot.com. I do believe we use the same method of teaching our kiddos! 🙂
Gena at ichoosejoy.org says
June 11, 2013 at 1:38 pmVisiting from TGIF–I just love your room! How relaxing!
–Gena
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:10 pmGena, Thanks for visiting our school room. 🙂
Melissa N. says
June 10, 2013 at 11:14 pmHow beautiful is that! What a wonderful loving environment for your children to learn in!
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:10 pmThank you so much for your kind words.
Rachel @ Rooms of Knowledge says
June 9, 2013 at 9:22 pmLOVE your school room! we currently do not have the space for this but are building a new home with a school room in it and I can not wait to set it up! I am saving this blog post for possible ideas 😉 Thank you for sharing this, we need inspiration at all times of the school year 🙂 (Visiting from Welcome Home Wednesdays)
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:09 pmThank you for visiting. I wish you luck with the moving and decorating of your new room 🙂
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Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:08 pmThanks for coming to see our room, I can’t wait to visit you.
Caroline says
June 7, 2013 at 5:50 pmLovely space! Love the oodles of books and the farmer’s market area, especially!
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:07 pmWe love books, I just can’t help myself 🙂
Homeschooling Mom says
June 6, 2013 at 4:31 pmHi Kim,
I am in love! What a beautiful room! I love all of the windows- makes learning so much easier to have all that natural light! The mirrors for your baby is a brilliant play area!
You have given me wonderful ideas to add to my wish list for our next home! Thank you for sharing,
Victoria
DenSchool
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:04 pmThank you so much, I’m glad it inspired you for the future 🙂
Sarah McClelland says
June 6, 2013 at 3:44 pmSuch a wonderful place to learn, relax and have fun! Thanks for sharing!
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:06 pmThanks for visiting 🙂
Joey says
June 6, 2013 at 2:53 pmWhat a beautiful room for your children to learn in! I have just come from Teaching Mama’s Tender Moments and look forward to exploring your blog!
~ joey ~
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:06 pmThank you Joey, I hope you stay for awhile 🙂
Kristina says
June 6, 2013 at 2:48 pmOh my goodness.. I love love love it! LOVE the view! Love your sight word wall! Love your endless library!!! Love baby’s “area”! And love how you are classifying the animals! Must. Do. That!!
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:06 pmWOW, It’s so nice of you to say so many wonderful things, I appreciate it 🙂
Kaysha says
June 6, 2013 at 1:18 pmSuch a gorgeous room! You did a great job making it organized and useful while also being homey!
Kim Huff says
June 12, 2013 at 2:05 pmThank you!!!
Trish Corlew says
June 5, 2013 at 10:48 pmBeautiful Kim, just beautiful! It looks so peaceful and organized and inviting! Exactly what it should be! Great job!!
Kim Huff says
June 5, 2013 at 11:40 pmThanks Trish, that means a lot 🙂