How do you decide what dramatic play areas to set up in your classroom and how do you choose what goes in them?

What are some of your most effective methods for building a positive classroom community?

When setting up and cleaning out spaces in your classroom, how do you decide what stays and what goes?

How do your students get to play? Here’s a peek at how my Kinders get to play!

How do you set up your classroom? How do these decisions influence and prioritize learning?

What are some back to school bulletin boards that you’ve done and loved? (Pictures appreciated!)

How do you get organized for when you return to your classroom after summer break?

For example, I have a notebook where I make a list all summer so I know what needs to be tackled. What do you do to organize yourself?

How do you set up a classroom?

When you think about it, your classroom arrangement is probably one of the most important tasks that you will do at the beginning of the year. This is where everything will take place: learning, building relationships, sharing, etc. Your classroom is one of the very first impressions that you will make on your students. What kind of impact do you want it to portray?

Look at the entire space. What types of interactions will be occurring? Will you need a place for group gatherings? Keep in mind the flow of the room – is there room to move from one space to another without too much of a distraction. How will you arrange the student desks? Will you be utilizing centers? Don't forget to consider where and how you want your own space in the room.

Whatever you decide, know that there is no right way. It can be beneficial to walk through the building to check out how the “seasoned” teachers have set up their classroom. If you want more ideas, you can check out this resource: https://www.azk12.org/Homeroom-SettingUpYourClassroom