Small classroom setup layout

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…

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 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 ...

Longtime vets and brand-new teachers alike can benefit from this master list of the best teacher-shared tips for teaching 2nd grade.

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…

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!

Children's Factory has some big ideas & solutions for supersizing your small classroom. Learn to use space more effectively with some design tips & tricks. https://www.childrensfactory.com/blog/2021/12/13/big-solutions-for-maximizing-small-classrooms/

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I have said goodbye to five years of teaching third grade- a bitter-sweet goodbye I might add. This year, I'll start a new journey as a Discovery pullout teacher. Discovery is the title of our gifted program, so I'll be teaching students through cross-curricular enrichment projects throughout the year. This week was our first week of school with kids, but as a "specials" teacher now, my students won't start until tomorrow. It was a strange feeling not having kids on the first day of school…

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…

Whether you are working in a large classroom with plenty of space, or a super small room with not much area for storage, making every inch count is important. This can help you keep a clean, organized classroom area that is easy for you and your students to navigate. Let's talk about making the most of your space

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I remember being a new teacher and waiting so anxiously to get into my new room! I tried to imagine what it would look like...the center areas, the little tables and chairs, the storage space, etc. How would I arrange my new room? What centers would I have? Would I have enough shelves and tables? Those were just a few of the hundreds of thoughts I had before I started school. I drew my layout on notebook paper late at night when I had new teacher jitters and on napkins as I waited for my…

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