Pillow Talk

Years ago when I taught at the elementary level, my kiddos loved grabbing a pillow to curl up with as they read. When I moved up to jr. high, that concept went by the wayside. My pillows were small, worn, and I didn't really have enough room for kiddos to stretch out on the floor. 

Now that I've spent the last two years in a larger classroom, I've been feeling the need to bring that comfortable environment back for my reading workshop. But I just couldn't bring myself to spend the $50 or so that I used to spend on pillows.

Enter Pinterest! 

After a short search I came across Mrs. Wills Kindergarten Blog. She had that most brilliant idea! Why not make pillow cases from bath towels? 

Problem solved! I found bath towels in bright colors at our local Dollar General. Then I scavenged our house for older,  unneeded bed pillows. (Who really needs those decorative shams on their beds!) I've been blessed with a crafty mother who owns a sewing machine. So after a $15 investment and an hour of quality time with Mom, I now have four new pillows for my classroom! 

So easy, so inexpensive, I'll be adding more as the year goes on!