I’m not sure if you have heard of Classroom Cribs. It’s a new website that just focuses on setting up our classrooms in the best way possible. It focuses on how we can set up our classroom in the best way for our students. I watched a webinar with the amazing Erin Klein talking about her experience with classroom design and here is what I learned:
neutral colours
get the students input
less posters and things on the wall
less stuff
lamp lighting
print out anchor charts you aren’t using anymore in powerpoint so they can have it in their writing binder
keep everything eye level and reachable
get rid of your teacher desk
just keep out books on the topic you are teaching of holidays
Materials are in easy reach for the students but enough distance that the students can get up and move to get what they need.
the need for classroom jobs will start to pop up. Let the kids introduce the idea. They get a job for the whole year and therefore they get really good at it.
Classroom Cribs is hosting a challenge to transform your classroom into a better learning space for your students. If you would like to sign up or know more information, please click here.