Cute Table Caddies for around $10 - Queen of the First Grade Jungle

Cute Table Caddies for around $10

Walmart, Target, and Big Lots must have all heard what my color scheme is in my classroom.

Because let's face it- it's all about me :)


Just a reminder if I haven't drilled into your heads enough that my classroom is teal, purple, black, and white. Ignore the stuff on top of the bookshelf...it will be gone! I used to say I had a jungle theme, but I have finally come to terms that is really is just a color scheme.  It gives me a reason to add chevron and polka dots in my room along with my zebra print!

Have you noticed that Walmart and Target have all that cute Dorm stuff in those colors. It is KILLING me. I can't walk into either store without feeling like I need to buy something for my classroom.


The above picture is actually from Big Lots! I about fell over when I saw this aisle.

 This is just a preview of what is going on in my room currently!  I have had a couple of  FB readers express some concern over the busy-ness (how on earth do you spell that word) of the chevron, but I promise when I add what I need to, it won't feel that way at all!

I found black caddies at Walmart for 99 cents each!!! Are you kidding?

I then bought 2 rolls of purple zebra print ribbon and with a little hot glue...they look fit for my room!

Tomorrow I will show you how I took care of all that stuff on top of my lockers!

I linked up with sweet SC blogger Elizabeth!

AND... Kristen- I can only hope to be as organized and well-put-together as her when I grow up :)



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44 comments

  1. I must head to Walmart & check out those caddies for 99 cents! Thanks for sharing!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  2. I love the ribbon around the caddie. I have some zebra duct tape that would work too! I am going to do that! Thanks for the idea!

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  3. When you get done, can you come over and work your magic on my room - your room looks awesome!

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    1. Jenni- I love decorating my room! I would almost love for that to be my full-time job!

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  4. Hey girl! You are rockin' that room! Mine is still a big mess since I decided to repaint some of my shelves... I love your colors!!!
    Christie :)
    First Grade Fever

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    1. Shelves were last summer! I think it really takes a couple of years to get into a good theme and then you start all over again :) I am SURE it will be fantastic Christie!

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  5. Ribbon around your pencil holders . . . brilliant! I am going shopping this weekend. I'll keep this tip in my back pocket while I'm out. Thanks friend :)

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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    1. I wish I could go with yoooooou. Why does California have to be soooo far away! Yes, that is me whining :)

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  6. I love the teal, purple, black, and white theme you have going on! It looks wonderful! Please keep posting pics to inspire me :)

    Kate
    EduKate and Inspire

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  7. I love the teal, black and white together. The purple looks nice too. :-) I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ribbon around the caddies, especially since the caddies were $1!!! What a great idea! You've just inspired me to go to Walmart... uh oh! I also love the chevron print (where did THAT come from- amazing!) and the teal mini crates. I have a few different colors, but not teal! I WANT! I am so excited now!

    I can't wait to see how your classroom turns out!

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  8. I love it all! I think the Chevron really makes the bulletin board. I am also using Zebra and Chevron in my room too and I think it really works!

    Learning With Susie Q

    susieqsclass@gmail.com

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  9. So cute! I love your room colors. I am so ready for a change in my room! Cute! Cute! Cute!

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  10. Love it! I have seen those colors a lot lately! Perfect timing! I love the chevron! :)

    Sarah
    Kindergarten Korner

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  11. So cute! I need to head out to Big Lots and check out all those colorful containers!!

    Antoinette
    Shoelaces and Sugar Cookies

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  12. Hmmm... Big Lots! Always forget about that place! Thanks for the reminder. Love the ribbon around the caddy. Just put it on my To Do list!

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  13. I love the tissue balls! I'm going to get some NEON ones for my room soon!

    Ginger Snaps

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  14. KATIE!!! I love it! ALL of it! I love that chevron print--I saw pillows with that on Walmart online and have been debating on buying them. I think the board looks really cool with that print between the solids. And it looks like Big Lots was thinking of you this year! :) :)

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    1. Kristen- I am so glad you like it! There are so many times when I am decorating when I am like hmmm how would Kristen do this??? I am not even exaggerating. You and your room are my inspiration!

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    2. You are too sweet always!! Thank you, what a nice thing to say!

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  15. Love the colors. They have many new designs in duct tape that go with your colors. They are so much fun to use. Your room looks great!
    Tammy
    Primary Paradise

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  16. Your color scheme is AWESOME and I love the pictures of your room! Super super awesome! I NEED to find my hot glue gun too! All the possibilities and cute projects people make with theirs!!

    Amanda
    Reaching for the TOP!

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  17. Oh I love it! It's just absolutely beautiful. Come link up to my before and after classroom linky party. It's also a giveaway.

    ✣ Miss Nelson✣
    Miss Nelson’s Blog

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  18. Your color scheme is beautiful! Seeing all the pics of peeps starting on their rooms is making me want to get into mine. I haven't been able to pass a pile of plastic bins that I haven't been drawn to yet, lol! Target really knew what they were doing by putting that darn $1 section close to the front door, lol! Colored bins, decorative, duct tape, ribbon....the possibilities are endless! :-)

    ~Tanya
    A+ Firsties

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  19. We share a very similar color scheme. We should go shopping together:) I love the addition of the chevron, too, and can't wait to see everything when you are finished!
    Thanks so much for linking up!!
    Elizabeth

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    1. Thank you for giving me a reason to go shopping before next Friday SC friend :)

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  20. I am totally borrowing your idea of dressing up your bins with ribbon! Love it! Thanks for sharing your creativity with the world!
    Shining and Sparkling in First Grade

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  21. Ahhh, chevron makes me swoon. :) I love the color scheme and I'm anxiously waiting to what goes on that bulletin board.

    Brenda
    You Might Be a First Grader...

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  22. I think I use more "dorm" stuff in my classroom than I did when I actually lived in a dorm! It's so great for organizing and they are such great colors!

    Sara :)
    Smiling In Second Grade

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  23. Your room is awesome, it makes me want to redo what I already put together this year! One day when I part ways with my primary tables (red, yellow, blue, green scallop tables-love 'em but I'm stuck with those colors!) I will be able to re-do my room! Quick question...What do you have around the outside of your bulletin board? Is that black ribbon? I would love to see a pic when you finish that board! I have a very large board I am trying to split into sections and I think you have inspired me! Thanks!

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    1. Hi Heather! It is black ribbon! That is also a large board (9ft and some change) that I usually split into 2 but this year I need more room! I can't back into my room until the hallway wax is dry boo, but I plan on finishing up my room this week and then posting more pics! I am glad I could give you some ideas!

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  24. I am loving it all! Your classroom will be such an inviting and fun place to learn. =)


    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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  25. Thanks for linking up Katie!! :)

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  26. Everything looks great! I love your colors.

    Heather
    The Busy Busy Hive

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  27. Is that chevron fabric? I never thought of putting fabric on my bulletins but I think it's a must now!! thanks for sharing! Love your room!!

    Color Me Kinder

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  28. Love your colors! I bought a $0.99 caddy last night from Wal-Mart, too!

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  29. Super cute!! I can't wait to see your room when it is done!! I love the colors!!

    Molly
    Lessons with Laughter

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  30. I love the colors!! And am guilty of that have to buy something feeling!

    Come one over and check out my blog!

    Keeping It Core

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  31. Ah! Your room is SO cute! It's getting me even MORE fired up for BTS!

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  32. I stumbled across pictures of your room and I am so very glad I did. Thank for sharing.

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