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• Classroom Purpose:

  • Inclusive, creative, student-centered environment

  • My classroom is designed to support independence, exploration, and belonging

  • Every area and material is intentionally chosen to enhance learning and foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere.

• Flexible Seating:

  • Variety of seating options (stools, pillows, bean bags, tires, floor cushions, chairs)

    • Students choose seating that helps them learn best, promoting comfort, engagement, and ownership of learning.

  • Rugs and circular tables

    • Rugs define group spaces; circular tables encourage collaboration and flexible grouping.

• Classroom Layout

  • Student tables in the center

    • Used for group work, centers, and independent activities.

  • No teacher desk

    • Encourages full mobility and active engagement with students.

  • Morning meeting carpet area

    • Serves as a gathering space for community-building and whole-group instruction.

  • Conference table in the back

    • For class discussions, problem-solving, and democratic “class meetings.”

  • Reading nook with bookshelves and cozy seating

    • Creates a calm, comfortable space for literacy and free reading time.

• Lighting & Atmosphere

  • Softened lighting

    • Light covers, string lights, and natural light create a soothing, sensory-friendly environment.

  • Curtains

    • Allow brightness control and help maintain a comfortable visual setting.

• Classroom Culture & Decor

  • Crowns above cubbies

    • Symbolize that every child is a “king or queen” of their learning, promoting value, identity, and belonging

  • Social-emotional learning tools

    • Stress balls, sensory bottles, coloring sheets, and calm-down spaces support emotional regulation.

  • Cultural inclusivity and belonging

    • Decor reflects diversity and reinforces that every student is an important part of the classroom “kingdom.”

• Reward & Incentive System

  • Classroom currency

    • Teaches financial literacy through saving, spending, responsibilities, and rewards.

  • Gumball machine prizes, stickers, fancy pencils, snacks

    • Tangible incentives that motivate effort and positive choices.

  • Table pets

    • Encourage responsibility, teamwork, and community.

  • Rotary Tattle Tale Phone

    • Used to promote communication skills and peer problem-solving.

• Displays & Student Work

  • Bulletin boards showcasing student work

    • Celebrates learning, highlights growth, and builds classroom pride.

• Play & Manipulatives

  • Board games and toys

    • Promote social skills, collaboration, strategy, and creative play.

  • STEM and imaginative play materials

    • Blocks, Play-Doh, puzzles, dollhouse, cardboard boxes (to build a “kingdom”) support motor skills, creativity, and exploration.

  • Indoor and outdoor learning spaces

    • Offer hands-on experiences, movement, and discovery with flexible seating outside as well.