Teacher Classroom Preparation and Setup for a First Grade Group

Creating a comfortable learning environment is the first step to establishing an effective line of communication. The classroom should be inviting to students through both appearance and seating.

We should create a vision of what our students classroom experience should be like. How is the classroom going to look as you walk in the door? How are the desks going to be arranged, and where will the teachers desk be, or will you have a desk? What kind of objects will be placed on the walls of the classroom? Will the students have influence in the design and upkeep?

Ever since I have decided that I wanted to be a teacher, I’ve been dreaming about how I will organize my classroom. There are many things I’ve seen and learned from that make me want certain things in my future classroom. For example, the last block class I was in taught me that having a family space is important. You want to make sure that the parents and families feel welcome. After learning all about family spaces, that is something that I definitely want to make sure I have space for.

I think my classroom will provide the optimum learning experience because it will have the setup of an appropriate kindergarten classroom but it will always be lots of fun and the classroom will be full of color so the students will never get bored of it. My students will always have a voice to express any ideas and if they are logical enough I will consider them because my classroom is all about making my students comfortable. The children

For my clinical, I observed Mrs. Sniders 2nd grade classroom. During the three days I was with her, I observed in the back of the classroom and she also let me help out with the kids if and when they asked questions. The kids were a little antsy the three days I was there. I think it was because they had someone new in the classroom they weren’t used to. One odd thing I noticed, she had the students seated in groups, but she had them do a lot of individual work with some students pulled aside for reading groups. That just seemed a little odd to me. If I was going to have the students seated in groups, I would focus more on group work. I think the main reason she did this style of seating was for easier classroom organization.

This classroom was set up the same way as the other classroom but just was a little bigger than the other classroom. Each area was in sections. There was a dramatic play area, art area, reading area, math area, science area and circle time area. I think I like this room better because there was more room for the children to play and express themselves. This classroom had many of the children artworks hanging up and as well as classroom rules, safety rules. Overall the classroom environment in both of the classrooms I was in were amazing and I loved being a part of the class while

It is time, at last, to share my practicum experience at Saucer High School in a 9th -12th self-contained classroom. Saucer High School has over fifteen students and about one hundred teachers in their population. Walking through the doors of the classroom, I saw vibrant colors on the walls, sun shining through the rooms, and the teacher and the two para educators were very welcoming. The students desk was arranged in a square facing each other, in result, this created a learning environment that was rich in discussions for the learners. Furthermore, I believe the classroom arrangement had a huge influence on the student’s learning and I hope that my future classroom will be an environment that will engage my students continuously. As I begin observing the fourteen students, I noticed they were writing in their daily

The layout of my classroom is design to be functional. From the moment my students arrive, they have a place to put their belongings right by the door. Everything on the classroom is labeled. The room is divided in areas that we spend our time throughout the day. We have a dramatic play area, a reading area, a mat, and an eating area that becomes working area when we need. I constantly rotate the toys according to needs/wants of my students. If I could change anything in my classroom would be having windows and opening them in the absence of students for cross ventilation.

The class had everything at eye level for children and the size for the furniture was appropriate for them. The furniture is secured to the wall and cabinets are childproof. Each child had a cubie, it had their name on it as well as each child’s picture. The areas in the classroom are set out into sections where the children loud and quite. For example the reading and computer are set to be where the children are quite and the dramatic area and play section is where the children can be loud. This layout is great because the way it is set out children who are reading won’t be disturbed. Also I noticed the schedule was up on the wall of what goes on every

During my observation, I noticed how the teacher had organized the classroom to inspire and motivate the students through learning. The room was arranged so that the children can easily transition from one area to the next, so they constantly engaged and interested. When they first entered the room, they automatically knew their routine, by placing their bags in the locker and then selected an area to initiate an activity. The areas are segregated into small sections, this allowed for different subject areas which were full of creativity and learning resources, which is an effective strategy for engaging children. (Danniels, & Pyke, 200?).

I feel as though all teachers should teach their students not only the bases of learning, but also that they matter and have a voice in this world. I will help them feel comfortable through sharing ideas with their classmates without being judged. In addition, I would arrange the classroom so the students feel they are a part of the learning environment. I will add encouraging posters, and I will involve students in creating this learning environment. When the classroom is organized and colorful, it not only creates a positive vibe, but also promotes learning and

Classrooms need to be a place where students feel comfortable. Llewellyn believes that a classroom that is a safe environment “can contribute to less anxiety and more effective learning” (p. 156). There are ways to create the right classroom atmosphere. One of these ways is to clean up the clutter. A cluttered classroom can suggest a sense of disorder and confusion. Textbooks, papers, etc always need to have an assigned place so the classroom will stay neat and organized. To create energy in the classroom, teachers should use natural sunlight. Whenever possible, teachers should let the natural light shine through the window shades. It also helps to show flexibility to rearrange the students’ desks periodically. Science classrooms should be nature-friendly settings. This means science teachers should use plants, aquariums, or maybe a mini-waterfall to incorporate nature in their classrooms. The color of the room can also influence certain behaviors during class. For example, earth tone colors encourage calming emotions. When possible, ask if the walls may be repainted if the walls are white in the class. Also, Llewellyn believes “music has the power to calm the mind, body, and soul” (p. 157). Although these are very helpful ways to create the right atmosphere in the classroom, no one classroom setting fits all

The classroom should be set up in such a way that makes students want to be there and encourages students to learn. There should not be too much decor as this could cause the students to become distracted, instead, a few items that will keep students on track and/or serve as reminders such as a poster of class rules or a balancing scale to remind students to keep their equations balanced. The classroom should be arranged in such a way that encourages interaction and participation like putting desks facing each other in small groups which will also help with group projects and encourage students to help each other. Class rules should be clear and concise so that control of the classroom is not lost and the teachers should let the students know when it is time to interact with the teacher (during lectures) and interact with each other (group projects or exercises). Keeping students busy by asking them questions, giving them projects, participating in solving problems should go a long way in maintaining control of the classroom. Every classroom should have enough resources and materials

The learning environment that has been created is for children ages 6 to 8. It is a kid-friendly environment where children can interact with their peers as well as concentrate on learning. Everything is spreaded out in the class, therefore, the environment is not cluttered. The open space allows the students to concentrate and learn whether in a group setting or by themselves. The furniture is arranged so that they can transition from any location in the room and not feel they are obligated to one area, but free to learn in all areas.

1. I would first take into thought the physical enviroment, I would want the class to be well lit and inviting. I would want their to be designed areas for play, or experiements, and even space for children who just need some quiet time. I would want the posters on the wall to either be of the kids art work or of their families and homelife. I would want to make the classroom as child based as possible. I would make sure all the toys are age appropriate, if they're infiant to toddlers I'd give them toys that are more based around developing their fine motor skills, older children I would give them more toys that they have to think while playing with to help them develop cognatively. I would want the craft area to be well stocked with