1. MY CLASSROOM Brittany Haberman

2. THE FRONT VIEW  The board would be front and center with my teacher’s desk off to the corner next to the windows so it would not block the view of the board for the students.  In front of the windows would be cabinets each with a different colored basket. Each one of the baskets would have one student's name on it and would be where the student could keep their supplies and belongings.  The decorations in the class would change with the season.

3. THE DOOR  The door will be towards the front of the classroom on the students’ left, opposite of my desk and will be decorated according to season or depending on what the class is reading at the time.

4. THE AQUARIUM  Between the door and the board will be a fish aquarium up against the wall. I have always found aquariums to be calming and I believe it may help some students relieve some anxiety.

5. BOOK BAG AND COAT CABINET  Next to the door I would like to place a cabinet for students to put their coats and book bags.

6. IN THE BACK OF THE CLASSROOM  Towards the back of the classroom will be another cabinet containing books for the children to read. The book shelf will also have folders on the side where the children will keep slips containing information on what they have read and are reading in the school year.  Next to the bookshelf will be a circle of bean bags where the class will gather in a circle and have their morning connections time.  There would also be a few computers and a projector in the back of the class opposite of the book shelf.

7. THE RULES

8.  The rules will be displayed by the board in front of class where all the students will be able to see them.  The rules will consist of:  Be kind to others.  Raise your hand.  Take Turns  Follow directions THE RULES  Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.  Share with each other  Reading time is quiet time.  Always say please and thank you  Note: Abiding by the rules would add up to points for a field day, a movie day or some other fun activity. The class must all be good or else they lose points.

9. Photos courtesy of Pinterest!