Classroom Organization 1
Suggestions for Organizing Your Classroom Classroom Arrangement Suggestions Student Materials Bulletin Boards 2
Classroom Set-up V isibility – You must be able to see all students at all times. Students must be able to see instruction and displays. A ccessibility- You must be able to move easily to any student especially those who need help frequently. You and your students must be able to access needed materials easily. D istractibility- Seat students away from distractions- e.g., windows overlooking campus, pencil sharpener…. Separate students who constantly interact inappropriately.
Custodian’s Room Arrangement White Board Individual Seats
White Board Teacher Desk
Teacher Desk White Board Individual Seats
Teacher Desk White Board Individual Seats Herringbone Style
Teacher Desk White Board Small Tables
Teacher Desk White Board Small Tables
Teacher Desk White Board Small Tables
Teacher Desk White Board LargeTables
Teacher Desk White Board LargeTables
Student Materials Train students to pick up supplies on their own.
Organize student supplies
Show students where to turn in their work.
Post our Student Outcomes
Paper Heading
Show off Student Work
Quick and Easy Bulletin Boards Do you want to reinforce your lessons? Do you use PowerPoint presentations? Just cover your bulletin board with attractive colored paper and a boarder. Simply print out your PowerPoint slides of your lessons and post them on your bulletin board.. Presto! You’ve got a bulletin board that reinforces your lesson and can be changed as your topics change. Do you want to reinforce your lessons? Do you use PowerPoint presentations? Just cover your bulletin board with attractive colored paper and a boarder. Simply print out your PowerPoint slides of your lessons and post them on your bulletin board.. Presto! You ’ ve got a bulletin board that reinforces your lesson and can be changed as your topics change. Quick and Easy Bulletin Boards
Bulletin Boards With a little guidance students can: Create bulletin boards Post examples of excellent student work Decorate the classroom
Items to Post in your Classroom Classroom Rules (no more than 3-5) Student Outcomes High School ESLRs Daily Bulletins Evacuation Map Bell Schedules “What do I do when I am finished list?”
Keep Posted on Your White Board Your name How students are to head their papers. Daily objective The student outcomes your lesson will address. Bellwork
Who are you as the teacher? Hang your diplomas Certifications Family Photos Work samples Post your qualifications
Prepare a Substitute Folder Create a substitute folder and keep it in an obvious location place. 25 Substitute Instructions
Class Clean-Up Train them to clean-up their work station. They will do this on the job. Pick up litter Arrange books and materials on shelves Clean up work areas and equipment Clean chalkboard and erasers “Never do anything for a student that they are capable of doing for themselves.” Fred H. Jones 26