Small classroom setup layout

I think when you first get a teaching job you sit and think of all the questions. How will I do reading groups? How many kids ...

Having a small classroom in a self-contained setting can feel limiting, but with the right strategies, you can make the most of every inch! These small classroom setup ideas are great for back to school. Learn how to use classroom furniture, how to divide a classroom with rugs or tape, how to declutter your classroom and more. I also share classroom storage ideas for small spaces. Learn more about setting up your small classroom here!

Here is a 1st grade classroom floor plan. It presents separate learning stations, allowing children to work on different activities independently or in small groups. A well-designed preschool layout can provide opportunities for teachers or caregivers to interact and engage with children in different ways, promoting a personal connection that enhances the learning experience. Try to use EdrawMax to create your own ideal classroom design.

I LOVE changing up my student’s seating arrangements! I’m not sure if it’s because I love change or if it’s because I can never find the “perfect” seating arrang…

Have you ever had to teach in a super small classroom? In my first year of teaching, that was exactly what happened. My very first classroom actually used to be a storage closet for PE equipment (not even joking) and was eventually expanded a bit so that it could be converted into a classroom. I only had six students that year (not joking about that either), so we had no trouble fitting in the space, and I also didn't have that much stuff because it was only my first year of teaching. Fast…

Another down side to being a new teacher is not having a permanent classroom. In my last post I explained that my classroom is an added classroom. We have such large enrollment numbers at my school that we have 5 Kindergarten classrooms! So, with that being said, I also have the smallest of the 5 classrooms. My classroom isn't even technically a classroom. But, that's fine by me! While everyone else has wall to wall carpet (yuck!), I have a nice tiled floor. The room is a lot brighter and…

Looking for classroom decor ideas to set up your simply neutral classroom theme? Come see how three teachers have used it to decorate!

Feeling like your teacher desk area is a bit of an eyesore? Check out these awesome teacher desk ideas to get inspired!

After having a long holiday, some students may be a little bit lazy to go back to school. They prefer to enjoy themselves at home and play with their friends. Turning back their mood toward studying and learning at school, needs more effort since they usually enjoy their free time. One thing that we can do as a teacher is design the classroom by applying a new concept or decoration. So that it can steal the students’ attention and surely boost their mood contact teachers looking for NYC…

Welcome to my classroom! It's a space that is meant to be comfortable, flexible, and inviting. I hope you enjoy the tour!Welcome to my classroom! I figured it was about time I gave you all a formal tour of the space that is our home away from home. My goal for my classroom is to make it feel homy and warm and a place that ANYONE would want to be (not just tiny humans!). If you have any questions about the space that we call our home away from home send me a message!This is our classroom libr

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After some long days and hard work I am happy to say that my new room is finally ready for the school year! I moved up a level and I have to say, the switch was really nice (and I have windows now!) It's amazing how much harder it is to find the time to get in to work on it once you have a one-year old! But alas, here it is! I'll work around the room counter-clockwise starting at my desk. Let me know what you think! Here's the whole room looking in from the door. I made the choice to go with…

Get classroom organization ideas for this back to school season! This 3rd grade classroom tour includes tips on how to set up an elementary classroom to support self directed learning. Learn how to organize supplies, set up learning corners, display students work, and set up communal areas. Check out my third grade classroom here and get more hacks for organizing your class!

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I have a small room (hence the name Little Room Under the Stairs) so organization is very important. 1. Choose a few colors to decorate the room. Small rooms are not a place to go hog wild. A little goes a long way! My cabinets are blue and my walls are a yellowish cream color. I use blue, yellow, and green for my color scheme. 2. Downsize as much as possible. When I moved into my new room, I had 11 boxes of trade books that I had purchased while teaching elementary resource. That took up a…

It's that time of year when we're all setting up our classrooms for our new students. When they walk in on the first day of school, you want your room to look bright and inviting, right? But if you're a special education teacher, that means more than just choosing a theme or picking out cute