2. Organizing Your Classroom and Supplies Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers Evertson and Emmer © Pearson / Merrill, 2009 Chapter 1

3. Why is room arrangement important? Room arrangement supports teaching Decisions for room arrangement have important consequences for success of instructional activities Communicates to students how teacher expects them to participate in class

4. Four Keys to Good Room Arrangement 1. High-traffic areas - Keep high traffic areas free of congestion 2. Students - Be sure students can be seen easily by the teacher 3. Materials and supplies - Keep frequently used teaching materials and student supplies readily accessible 4. Presentations and displays - Be certain students can easily see whole-class presentations and displays

5. Guidelines for Room Arrangement V V isibility A A ccessibility D D istractibility

6. V V isibility Lack of equal visual access decreases student motivation and accountability Teachers must be able to see all students at all times. Students must be equally able to see all displays and instructional presentations.

7. A A ccessibility Congestions increases the potential for problems Teachers must be able to  Easily reach all students  Easily reach needed instructional equipment, materials and supplies

8. A A ccessibility Congestions increases the potential for problems Students need easy access to  fixtures,  materials, and  supplies.

9. D D istractibility Objects, animals, and other students compete with teachers and academic materials for student attention Seat students away from obvious distractors  doors, windows, computer screens Separate and seat away from one another students who constantly interact inappropriately

10. Suggestions for Arranging Your Classroom Wall and Ceiling Space Suggested displays  Class rules  Daily schedule and/or daily assignments  A “welcoming” display w/ student names  A calendar  Safety and emergency information

11. Suggestions for Arranging Your Classroom Floor Space Arrangement of student desks Small-group instruction Computer workstations The teacher’s desk, filing cabinet, overhead projector, and other equipment Bookcases Centers Pets, plants, aquariums and special items

12. Suggestions for Arranging Your Classroom Storage Space and Supplies Textbooks and other instructional materials Student work Portfolio Files Frequently used classroom materials Teacher’s supplies Other materials Student belongings Equipment Seasonal and infrequently used items

13. Checklist 1 (p. 18)