Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
Goal Setting - This 4th grade teacher uses post it notes to remind children of their goals upon entering the classroom. I love that her method to this has
Actionable tips on setting up student groups, choosing literacy centers, and effectively organizing materials and classroom space!
Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
It’s no secret that I am a MAJOR fan of class jobs – I mean…many hands make light work, right? Aside from having 20 or so helpers around the classroom, there’s a whole bunch of other reasons I think class jobs are super important: Helps build a sense of community…this is OUR classroom Gives students ... Read more
Explore my favorite Boho classroom theme ideas. From modern neutrals to vibrant rainbows, discover organization tips, and inspiration for your new classroom.
My favorite part about getting ready for back to school is getting all of the bulletin boards set up around my classroom. Here are some of my favorite ideas.
Back to School season will always be one of my favorite times on the calendar! One of the best parts of my MJLL community over on Instagram is seeing first-hand, the amazing boho themed classroom set-ups that teachers all over the world are creating with my modern classroom decor bundles. I try to share as many as I ca
Discover new classroom ideas for classroom management, decor, organization, storage, desk layouts, fun ideas and more!
One of the most magical parts about teaching is being able to foster a love of reading amongst your students! Before they get into later years where reading might lose some of its joy (uni, I’m looking at you here!), a love of books helps not only to improve literacy but to encourage imaginative play, too. If you haven’t yet got a library section in your classroom, or your current book nook just isn’t working how you imagined it would, then read on, friend! I’ve popped together some tips on how to organize your classroom library to minimize headaches and maximize reading for your students. A quick note – these are only tips! Please know there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ when it comes to your library set up, it’s completely up to you to decide what will work best for your students. My BFF @lololoveslearning blew me away when she revealed her new library set up in her classroom! Using my Bulletin Board Lettering Pack and Editable Boho Rainbow Classroom Labels. What is a classroom library? A classroom library is a great resource for your little learners to be able to directly interact with books on a day-to-day basis! Promoting literacy skills, a classroom library is usually a collection of books, magazines and any other literary resources that are tailored to your students’ general reading level and interests. Covering the spectrum of fiction and non-fiction, a classroom library is a helpful tool for teachers to incorporate into their lesson plans to encourage enthusiastic, motivated readers! What is the benefit of a classroom library? Outside of providing direct support to your literacy lessons, having a library in your classroom serves multiple other purposes! It helps your little learners to learn about the concept of libraries and how they operate; it provides directly accessible resources for any students who want to engage in extra reading outside of lessons; it allows you to incorporate individual and group reading into your curriculum; and it gives students the opportunity to read across a range of topics and genres that might interest them, regardless of what their home situation might look like! Where to set up your classroom library The first thing you’ll need to do when creating your library space is work out where you’ll put it! This might be impacted by the grade you teach, or the personalities of your students. If you’ve got younger kids who are just starting out on their reading journey – then having the library up front might work better with your lesson plans, where you can involve lots of students at once. If your kids are a little older, then a library towards the back of the classroom or in a corner might be a better spot, as they can retreat there and read quietly without disrupting the other kids. How to set up your classroom books Once you’ve settled on a spot, it’s time to think about the library system you want to implement in your classroom! I tend to see teachers go down one of two paths – using book bins to group books by theme or author surname initial; or emulating a traditional library set up, organizing books with the spine facing outwards and ordered by author that way. Depending on the types of books you have and how old your kids are? I like the spine-out method, because it helps your students to prepare for the experience of going to a real library! Especially if you have some real bookworms in your class, they’ll love being able to walk into their local public or council library and find more books to read. @the_taylored_teacher’s book bins look great! I love how she’s labelled them using my round Boho Rainbow editable classroom labels. Just make sure you help to make the process a little less overwhelming, and signpost everything super clearly with some classroom library labels. This creates an easy-to-follow system to support your little learners as they become familiar with the WIDE, wide range of books that are out there! This Boho Rainbow Classroom Labels pack comes with three different sizes of classroom library labels – round, large tray size and a medium version to get your library looking organized (and beautiful, too). If you’re starting out with picture books, the spines on those bad boys might not quite be thick enough to use this system, ha! Combining the two systems can work really well here – use editable classroom labels to create an organization system based on author name (e.g. books with authors whose surnames begin with A through G go into one bin; H through N and so on). As a general rule of thumb, no matter what system you go for, I recommend splitting out fiction from non-fiction. @acraftyteach took her set up to the next level! I love the idea of a Reading Garden, that she created using my Modern Boho Vibes Bulletin Board Lettering Pack. Where can I get books for my classroom library? If you’re setting up your first-ever library for your class, sourcing books can be a challenge – particularly on a teacher budget! Here are a few cost-effective places to look for books: Facebook Marketplace Thrift stores like Goodwill/Salvation Army Garage sales eBay/Amazon Friends and family Time to decorate your classroom library with editable classroom labels Now that your books are all sorted, you can get stuck into the fun part – decorating your classroom library however you want! A quick note to say that if you don’t want to decorate this space, or have a classroom library theme that’s a-okay too. A great tip if your classroom doesn’t already have them is to install bulletin boards on the walls around your dedicated library nook. This way, it’s super easy to create and change displays over time based on what you’re learning that term; or just rotate through some inspirational quotes to accompany your little learners on their reading journey! My Bulletin Board Lettering Pack is filled with editable classroom labels with a variety of different styles of lettering to choose from – just type in your text, print and voila! You can create just about any space you want to with these, you’re only limited by your own imagination. And that’s it! I hope you feel a little more confident to tackle creating and organizing a library in your own classroom. And if you do? I’d love to see how your library comes to life! Make sure you tag me over on Instagram so I can see. Let me know in the comments if you have any other tips on how to organize your classroom library, as I’m sure our community would love your advice!
Back to School Tips including seating arrangements, teacher must haves, and what I wish I knew from the begining of my teaching career.
Most educators have little choice about the (usually) over-crowded, (often) unappealing rooms they teach in -- but they intuitively know that the spaces children spend their time in can have an effect on how they learn. I've gathered a collection of videos to explore the questions: How important is environment to learning? And what small changes can you make in seating, organization, lighting, and decor to build your own space into a better place to teach and learn?
Need to get kids focused and ready for the day? Set-up a DIY Question of the Day board with a drip pan and a few simple materials. Kids love reading the different questions posted each school day!
There was no greater place than the Scholastic Book Fair.
Add these classroom supplies from Ikea to your shopping list! Get your classroom organized/decorated for this school year with this list.
The view as you walk into my room. Other side of the room view. Supply Area Reading Area(Kindergarten starts class with a story.)
The best ideas in classroom organization including organizing bookshelves, creating a teacher cart, plus create the perfect teacher space!
Need ideas for seating arrangements in your classroom? On this page, you’ll find tips on arranging student desks in four different formations, complete with photos from My Classroom Tours. You can click on most of the pictures to view the complete tour for that particular room. Whether you’re looking for a classroom seating chart, seating map, … Continued
Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
Classroom management and thinking through how my classroom will run is more important than the decorations and arrangement! Do you agree? My classroom has several different strategies set up; and as needed, I will adjust accordingly as my students arrive and I learn their needs. Today, I have 8 Classroom Management Tips for you to […]
Amazing classroom decoration ideas including how to add a class fireplace, a beautiful teacher space, a classroom fridge and more!
Come check out these classroom lighting ideas to reduce headaches and even spark creativity in learning. The lighting in your room should match the task!
This post describes 4 classroom desk layouts, pros & cons of each and an explanation of the learning theory underpinning each layout. Which do you prefer?
I’m a big fan of Ikea furniture in the classroom. A few years ago I picked up some Trofast shelves and they have been well worth the cost. Each year I told myself I would label them and each year the summer would go by without me doing so. I knew I loved them before ... Read More about Trofast in the Classroom
This year, I decided to make some modifications to my classroom decor, and I am thrilled to share this reveal with you all.
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Discover new classroom ideas for classroom management, decor, organization, storage, desk layouts, fun ideas and more!
Staying organized is the key to a successful classroom. It allows teachers to streamline their lessons and materials, and even helps keep students focused and on task when they know where to find everything they need for a lesson. We’ve gathered … Read More
Genius ideas for all grade levels.
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After having a long holiday, some students may be a little bit lazy to go back to school. They prefer to enjoy themselves at home and play with their friends. Turning back their mood toward studying and learning at school, needs more effort since they usually enjoy their free time. One thing that we can do as a teacher is design the classroom by applying a new concept or decoration. So that it can steal the students’ attention and surely boost their mood contact teachers looking for NYC Teaching Jobs. In upgrading a classroom, we have to consider some things. […]
There are few places that students don't have access to and teacher desk decor is chance to make your space feel more like your home away from home.
Classroom is a common place for teacher and students to do teaching and learning process. A classroom usually comprises of at least 30 students in a common primary school in Malaysia. With that number of students, it is quite difficult to fit them...
Whether you're into bright colors or prefer a more minimalist look, these 20 classroom tours include something for everyone.
I LOVE changing up my student’s seating arrangements! I’m not sure if it’s because I love change or if it’s because I can never find the “perfect” seating arrang…
We get it: Classroom supplies can get all sorts of unorganized when kiddos get their hands on them. Ditch the clutter with these colorful solutions. Disclaimer: We accept zero responsibility for what happens after the marker cap comes off.
Absent Work Organization You guys. I don't know how I lived without this for so long! I used to just leave papers on the desks of absent kids. They would get lost or mixed up with someone else's stuff. Problem solved, and it doesn't hurt that it's my favorite combo: easy on the eyes AND functional. I bought a wall hanging file folder here. (Way cheap too!) Then, I used my Cricut (Vinyl Cutter) to cut out my labels. You could easily print your own labels or use the label stickers that come with the hanging file folders if you don't have a Cricut. Command hook and done! The kids love it, but not as much as I do. The flu season hit us hard last year and this system that literally runs itself has been beyond helpful to have kids return to school and know exactly what they missed! Let me know if you use a system like this or have another one that works for you!
