My mother is a second grade teacher and she is getting her classroom into shape to begin the upcoming school year.  She loves going back to work each year at this time and really gets into creating a wonderful environment for the kids in her classroom.  She purchased a number of cute, fun items for her class, including some kid-sized couches, lounge chairs, and rugs.  She also found a fantastic toy box at a yard sale that will work perfectly in her classroom to help organize some of home living toys that they use.  She has picked out a beautiful fabric and is currently making a cushion to fit the top of the toy box and make it into a cozy, comfy seat for her students.  The kids in her class are lucky to have her as their teacher!