Several weeks ago, I had the extreme privilege of visiting my childhood elementary school to check out the newest and best in classroom decorations! Despite their busy schedules - meetings and last minute preparations before school started the next day - the gracious teachers at Hartville Elementary welcomed me into their colorful and engaging world; a world in which they will spend countless hours the next 180 days, impacting the lives of the children in our community. I thank you all for dedicating your lives to helping our children grow, both as students and individuals. Here's to a brilliant school year, ladies and gents! {And thanks a million for allowing me the opportunity to visit your classrooms! I had a blast!}

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We love how the second grade teaching team plans classroom decor together - lending a unifying theme to the whole floor. This year they chose a frog theme, inviting their kiddos to "hop on in" to second grade! We were only able to catch up with Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Wendorf on the second grade floor, but their rooms are just as vibrant as they are and we can't wait to show off their bulletin boards! Here are their lovely welcome door displays. Each includes similar themes and cutouts, but they offer unique elements as well...

Mrs. Hudson's Door Display

Welcome to the pond! We adore the quirky Carson-Dellosa frog cutouts and vibrant colors Averi used on her door display! What's great is - if you don't have the resources to purchase a set, with a bit of colored card stock and a frog template, you could easily create your own version of this welcome display!

Mrs. Wendorf's Door Display

As a slight variation, Mrs. Wendorf added a cutesy poem to her colorful welcome display and we think it offers a nice touch...

There once was a very cute frog Who lived all alone in a log. Until one day All the students came to stay And his worries went away.

Supplies for this bulletin board...

• Froggie & Friends bulletin board set
• Colorful Froggies Cut-Outs
• Froggies border {Mrs. Hudson} or blue sparkle trimmer {Mrs. Wendorf}
• Black bulletin board paper