A New Teacher I will be just starting to teach at a small, private school. I've checked out our local library, which has a lot of books, videos, and computer programs, and I'm scouting yard sales for the like. What I really need help with are things like posters, bulletin board items, stickers, rewards, etc. Have them laminated at school.
Most school laminate all teachers decorating items for free without question.
Find old wildlife calenders and use the pictures as posters or borders. Use different color construction paper in back at odd angles to add color and interest. Have your students do a project initially to decorate the room. I was a math teacher and they did posters illustrating math concepts or famous mathematicians. Its fun and the students love seeing their work displayed.