Back to School Tips including seating arrangements, teacher must haves, and what I wish I knew from the begining of my teaching career.
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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've done a lot of experimenting with desk arrangements over the years. I've definitely found my favorite. Keep reading, I'll tell you about it. I've also discovered that it's smart to pick a few
Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
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?
Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
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?
Are you looking for a resource to give content teachers and/or administrators that easily explains English Language Learners' abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at each level of language proficiency? Look no further! This resource explains the student's approximate abilities in...
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…
When it came to desk arrangements in my room, I was constantly at two different ends of the spectrum. I either loved an arrangement and used it all year, or I kept trying to switch it up and was never satisfied. So many factors go into a seemingly simple part of your classroom. That years group of kids (including their personalities, behaviors, and mannerisms), the amount of new material you need to store, how many kids you have, what other furniture is inside your room and more.
I've done a lot of experimenting with desk arrangements over the years. I've definitely found my favorite. Keep reading, I'll tell you about it. I've also discovered that it's smart to pick a few
Are you ‘old school’ when it comes to your classroom seating layout? Do you prefer small groups or an arrangement that leaves space in the middle? Here are just a few of the many (many) variations out there.
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Five classroom layout seating ideas that will transform your lessons today! These classroom seating options are perfect for any activity!
Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
Let's talk about seating arrangements for Spanish class! How to arrange your seats for classroom management and more!
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?
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Back to School Tips including seating arrangements, teacher must haves, and what I wish I knew from the begining of my teaching career.
Digital sheet music for recorder quartet, from "From Haßler to Bach", arrangement by Reichelt, Ehrenfried.
You get your new classroom key. You walk excitedly to your new room and unlock the door. Inside you see a stack of chairs and tables in the corner. So where to begin? First things first. You need to get your tables in an arrangement that will facilitate learning by allowing your students to see you and the board. TEACHER DESK The placement of your teacher desk is important and is the first place to start. You need to be able to see the whole classroom and have access storage. Some things to consider are: Line of sight. Are you going to have a good view of the room while sitting at the desk? Are you going to teach from the desk? If you have a laptop that can only be plugged in at the desk, then you may have to use this a your base but may want to invest in an iPad you can mirror your devise to so you’re free to roam the room. Where will you store your papers that need marking and teaching materials? Once your teacher desk is set up you can then get a clear idea of how to set up the student’s desks . STUDENT DESKS Things to consider: How do you prefer students to work? - In groups. - in pairs. - independently - combination of all three Your decision making will depend on how well behaved your students are, which you won’t know until you get to know them. You may wish to start off in groups and then move to independent learning later. Don’t be afraid to mix it up each month but try not o change the arrangement too often as this can cause students stress. Here are my favourite arrangements for the best teaching activities. HORSESHOE As the name suggests, you arrange desks in a u shape pattern facing the board. Good for: independent work or pair work and everybody can see the board Bad for: group work and those kids who love to talk to their neighbour GROUP TABLES (6 to a group) Small groups with no more than 6 students. Remember the number of students is important because you may want to switch it up to do pair work. Anything bigger and you’ll find they get too noisy. Anything smaller and they tend to split into pairs and don’t have a team feel. Good for: group works, team building, pair work within groups and behaviour management and post scoring. Bad for: chatting and overly competitiveness between groups (be strategic with who you place in each group and move those talkers around to stop the group being penalised too much). Also some students may not see the board as easily as others. ROWS Old fashioned yes but sometimes necessary for a class with behaviour problems. All students face the front and everybody can see the board. Good for: teachers - you can see everybody all the time and can nip those behaviour problems in the bud right away. Also good for keeping those struggling students near the front so you can help them out easily. Pair work is easy in this set up if you keep the numbers in each row even. Bad for: group work (you can turn rows into groups for activities away from desks but collaboration is near impossible in this arrangement). Students at the back may end up your high achievers who need less one-to-one support but they may also stress about being so far back they can’t see the board enough. COMBINATION SET UP This is a mix of the all of the previously mentioned set-ups and sometimes is the best arrangement when you need to cater for different abilities. Placing higher students near the back, students that need that one-to-one near the front. Groups and pair work possibilities or just the configuration of you classroom furniture will force you to select a combination plan. You can find these plans plus many more ideas in the Classroom Seating Chart pack where you can also find some printables to create your own seating plan.
Transforming your third teacher (room) is something that can be as simple as focussing on just one area in your room and can change how your children interact instantly with each other and the materials!
I've done a lot of experimenting with desk arrangements over the years. I've definitely found my favorite. Keep reading, I'll tell you about it. I've also discovered that it's smart to pick a few
Knowing the best classroom desk arrangement for your students takes a bit of time. You learn quickly whether the current seating will need to be changed.
I've done a lot of experimenting with desk arrangements over the years. I've definitely found my favorite. Keep reading, I'll tell you about it. I've also discovered that it's smart to pick a few
Students will have a blast creating their ideal classroom floor plan using this free website, Classroom Architect. This is also a great resource to use when teaching the math concepts of area and perimeter.
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. […]
I want to discuss seating charts, but first let's start with some definitions. Heterogeneous is to be diverse in character or content while homogeneous is to be the same kind or alike. It is very
There’s just something so magical about looking at learning as an adventure, and that’s the exact notion I wanted to highlight in this travel-themed classroom. I worked with the classroom decor that this room already had, so I was able to put together a high school adventure-themed classroom in just one day! When I saw ... Read More about Adventure Themed Classroom: An Eclectic Travel Classroom with Boho Vibes
5th grade classroom tour with lots of great decor, organization ideas, and colorful classroom pictures!
During the school year, your classroom is a second home to you and students. You want it to be functional but also comfortable and welcoming. Middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed their classrooms: seating arrangements, decorations, organization of materials and supplies, and student work displays. Teachers also shared pictures of their classrooms and ones that inspire them. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.
Do you have a student or students that need constant reminders about appropriate voice volume in the classroom? Don’t worry.. I hear you… (no pun intended!) We all have had those students! Well, what if I told you I have an easy way to teach voice levels that is at no prep to you! It ... Read More about Easy Way to Teach School Voice Levels: Charts and Social Story