Classroom projects took up the majority of my 2012 summer. With one year of teaching under my belt, I now know what works and what doesn't. I firmly believe that the set up of a classroom drastically affects the overall day-to-day "flow" of the classroom. I found by putting hand in trays in areas where there will be limited traffic is most effective, rather than putting them in a corner where students have to weave through desks to get there, for one example. After realizing the astronomical hours I spend in my classroom prepping and grading, I decided to make my classroom more welcoming. This decision, has not only been positively received by my students, but now I really don't mind spending so much time in my classroom when I have curtains, lamps, etc.
Here are a few pictures of my classroom BEFORE (2011-2012)
Pretty Sterile, huh?
Well here is my new and improved classroom! I love it so much more this year and so do the kids!
Ahh! Isn't that so much better? I'm sure I will constantly change it yearly. For now, though, I think I'll enjoy my afternoon at home. :)
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