Classroom Set-Up - 3 Steps for Success walks teachers through tips for mapping out, organizing, and decorating their classrooms to ensure student success. This webinar was presented by Really Good Stuff on July 16, 2014.

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How do the choices I make about
the classroom set-up and décor
impact my students' success?
Ask yourself...
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3 Decorating for Learning Success
3 Steps for Success
2 Organization That Works
1 Map Out and Organize Zones
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Map Out and
Organize Zones
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Create a Template
l Pre-made kits
l Graph paper
l Online

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l Small Group
l Large Group
l Classroom Library
l Computers
l Stations/Centers
l Tables
l Desks
l Pencil Sharpening Station
l Homework Turn-In Box
l Cubbies
l Mailboxes
l Storage
Determine Essentials

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Arrange & Rearrange
Move the areas around to figure out what's going
to work best in the space.
Photos from Spaces & Places by Debbie Diller (Stenhouse Publishers, 2008).

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Set-up Time
l Start with key learning areas first.
l Test out the space.
l You may need to adjust your
original plans.

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Organization
That Works
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A Place for Everything &
Everything In Its Place.
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l Containers that fit.
l How do students access the supplies?
l Consistent spot for each supply.

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Books:
l Consider the size and shape of the books.
l Think about how your students will use the bins.
l Measure the height and width of the shelves
or bookcases.

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Manipulatives:
l Determine which works better for easy access -
clear or opaque containers.
l Is stacking important for your classroom space?
l Don’t overfill your containers.

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Student Supplies:
l Will they stay in one place or will they be portable?
l How much will go in each container? Is there enough room?
l Is personalization important?

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2 Label, Label, Label.
And then label some more.
l Makes things easy to find.
l Expedites clean-up.
l Use pictures and words if necessary.

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Stick to It.
Consistency is
Key.
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l Helps establish routine.
l Classroom is easier to maintain.
l Class pride.

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Classroom Decorating
for Student Success
3 Photo from Spaces & Places by Debbie Diller (Stenhouse Publishers, 2008)

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1. What is the color scheme?
2. How many patterns are there?
3. Is this creating visual clutter?
Ask yourself...

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When there's too much,
I can't think.
~Eric, Age 8
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Bulletin Boards:
l Borders can be colorful.
l Plain backgrounds are best.
l More focus = Greater success

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Seasonal or
l Place out of students’ immediate line
of sight.
l Use seasonal items as part of the
lessons.
l It should still coordinate with your
basic color scheme.
Special Decorations:

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Before and After
Photo from Spaces & Places by Debbie Diller (Stenhouse Publishers, 2008)

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Before and After
Photo from Spaces & Places by Debbie Diller (Stenhouse Publishers, 2008)

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Remember...
students' success.
The classroom set-up
can impact

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Let's Review...
3 Clear Out Clutter for Improved
Focus & Student Success
2 Choose Organization That Works for You
and Your Students
1 Map Out and Organize Your Classroom
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Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Contact Brandi at
TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com

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