Classroom Environment

Classroom environments should be welcoming and well organized. The space and how we organize it impacts student learning.

Flexible Seating

Materials organized for independent practice.

Student work displayed.

Student well being.

Building a classroom community.

Appropriate learning goals and targets are displayed.

Texts and materials are responsive to the students.

Messages that are displayed are positive.

Areas should be defined and purposeful.

Writing Center

Structured play area.

A defined whole group meeting area.

Accessible library with interest books.

Organized small group instruction.

Cool down area.