What are some tips on how to best organize the classroom space?
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It really depends on your grade-level, content area, and your passions as a teacher. This will continue to transform as your work through your career. What I have learned, is the bells and whistles don't matter as much as we wish. Especially in elementary. Bright colors and fun signs are all good; but it shouldn't be the focus.
As I improved my craft as a teacher I realized I wanted the space to be the kids'. I would always say to them that "this is our class". Let them design the space. When you let them design the space, focus on optimizing the learning. Ask questions like:
- how can we add more space to learn in different sitting/standing positions?
- how can Mr. Ehrmann reduce his desk space to increase the learning space?
- What items can we move into the closet?
- What can we share and combine together?
Watch this video created about my class. Don't focus on the fancy new furniture but the message of the students experience in the beginning of the year.