1. D. Hobbs EDU 364 Grade: 2nd Subject: Elementary
My Future Classroom
D. Hobbs
EDU 364
Grade: 2nd
Subject: Elementary

2. Overview Conducive to learning Meets needs of all learners
Enables teacher to efficiently deliver instruction
Organized and uncluttered
Open to alterations, as needed

3. Student Desk Design Placed at tables to encourage collaboration
Based on individual needs of students
Student placement varies throughout the year
Chairs may be moved to different areas, depending on activity
Right-brained students can move to cozy corner
Expected to focus on the lesson, participate, and not distract others
If expectations not met, must return to chair

4. Storage & Management Student assigned bins for personal materials
Reduces clutter on table tops
Provides students with more personal space

5. Teacher Desk & Management
Teacher’s desk not used during lessons
Storage of personal belongings, files, and paperwork
Kidney table at front and center of room
Holds materials for the current day’s lessons and activities
Students may pull up chairs for assistance
Storage shelves in the front of classroom
Store materials used in daily lessons and activities
Teacher placement
Moves around classroom to interact with students, providing help and encouragement during collaborative activities at tables and centers

6. Cozy Corner
Utilized during direct instruction by right-brained students
Entire class moves there during circle time
Left-brained students may sit along the perimeter of the area in their chairs
Beanbag chairs can be placed outside of area or used as a reward for positive student behavior
Bookshelves along perimeter
Store books for reading, making the area function as a library when needed

7. Centers Art center Circle rug Large student table Technology center
Appeals to many students’ personal preference learning styles
Circle rug
Provides a comfortable area for floor activities
Large student table
May be used for several activities that appeal to learning styles of students
Technology center
Appeals to many learning styles
Incorporates several types, such as computers, iPads, cloud tools, and programs that support the curriculum
Additional resources to make audio recordings

8. Boards SMART Board in front and center of classroom
Encourages students to play an active role in their education
Appeals to many learning styles
Back up plan in case of technical problems
White board propped on an easel
Class Rules & Kelso’s Wheel
One class rule: “No put downs, only lift ups”
Encourages positive social interaction
Provides options for conflict resolution
Subject boards
Composed of interactive activities, student work, and additional instructional activities
Correlates with lessons
Four boards: ELA & Reading, Math, Science, & Social Studies
Calendar
Includes weather with spinner and graph