Cute Classroom Inspiration by Kathy McFerran–Memphis, TN

 

I am so thrilled about showing this classroom!  Meet Kathy McFerran and her best friend, Angie Sneathern…

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Kathy and Angie have earned the nicknames, “Martha” and “Stewart” at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee where they are both first grade teachers. 

Here is a snapshot of Kathy’s apple themed classroom…

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So so so cute!

Kathy explained that each classroom at her school has a different colored wall.  Kathy was so excited to have the “Red Room” and couldn’t wait to decorate her room with an apple theme!

Welcome to Kathy’s classroom…

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What an absolutely gorgeous focal point in the classroom!  This is so beautifully done!  I love how Kathy has a coordinated table cloth with red ric rac around the bottom.  This is such a nice detail to her classroom.  This little touch pulls her entire theme together.  The tree is pretty spectacular as well.  The picket fence with flower poms tops off this fabulous space!

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Again, Kathy pulls her theme together by using coordinating colors on this side of the room.  I am in love with her apple lanterns and “Sharp Students” bulletin board at the top of the wall.

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I love this darling little corner!

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Cute!  Cute!

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This banner is so cute!  I love how Kathy pulled the theme to the front of the room with a tree pocket chart, apple number line, coordinating chair pockets and calendar area!

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More cuteness!

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Another view…

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I am sure that you can agree that this room is breathtaking! 

Great job, Kathy!

Stay tuned for photos of Angie’s room!  I can’t wait for you to see the color of her room and how she created a beautiful space for her students!

 

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  1. Karen McDivit says:

    Cute!! I attended Briarcrest. I was in first grade when it opened as Briarcrest Baptist. Good memories:) glad to see it is still an amazing school!!

  2. Karen Fienup says:

    The pictures don’t even do Kathy’s room justice. It is absolutely adorable and so inviting and welcoming for her first graders. What a creative teacher !!!!

  3. Maria Manore says:

    Oh my goodness. That is so stinkin’ cute! I wish my classroom had an accent wall! I noticed the bible verse on the wall… makes me think Kathy teaches in a Christian school like me :)

  4. Granny says:

    Great job Kathy. It’s great to see a teacher’s passion for excellence,

  5. angie sneathern says:

    Kathy is truly an inspiration to work with each day! I am blessed to work “next door” to such a wonderful teacher!

    Angie Sneathern

  6. Kathy McFerran says:

    Angie and I have the best time working and teaching our “Fabulous First Graders!” There is nothing like being able to work with your best friend!! I can’t wait for you to see Angie’s room!!!! It is precious!
    We do teach at a Christian school and it is such a pleasure to share God’s love and His Word with our students!
    Kathy McFerran

  7. Lauren Ayers says:

    Soooo beautiful!!! Can I ask about the desk “sacks” hanging on the backs of the chairs at your computer station??!?! I would LOVE to have some – adorable!!! I teach 1st Grade too!!!

  8. LuAnn Garrett says:

    Where did you get the frogs? I absolutely LOVE frogs!!! I so need those.

  9. Breathtaking is right. Wow, I am blown away at how adorable it is. I have an accent colored wall too but it is orange. :/ I am sure I can pull it in to my surf theme if I wanted to but I don’t cause I am currently still protesting that we didn’t get a blue accent wall. LOL I know I am only driving myself nuts, no one else could care. :P BUT wow, I just love it all in this room. My fav bit was the frog bins/ baskets. Thanks for sharing this with us.
    Melissa

  10. Lizz says:

    Wow! Should’ve been a finalist… hands down (but I know you have too many cute rooms to choose from)!

    Hoping you’ll do an ocean theme soon!!

  11. Amanda says:

    This was too cute for words. I LOVED THIS ROOM.

  12. Lauren Ayers says:

    Any sharing on your desk sack sorts?!?! I would love to buy some. Please let me know!! Thanks

  13. Lauren Ayers says:

    Thank you Kathy for your reply. I’ll check out Pottery Barn and see if I can locate them!! I appreciate your feedback!!! Thanks sooo much!!! Smiles!!

  14. Teasia says:

    I would love to know how to get the tree and the picket fence?? love it…

    • Kathy McFerran says:

      Thank you Teasia! My sweet granddaddy cut the tree for me out of plywood and he also made my picket fence! I have used both of these for years and I never get tired of them! I am always looking for new ways to update them.

  15. Your classroom looks so clean and inviting! I really love trees in the classroom, but that tree behind the table is just amazing!

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