Setting up a room is an adventure in itself! Who knew that what kids see on their first day of school takes so much problem solving and brain strain from the teacher? I have been impressed, honestly, by the challenge of setting up a first grade classroom.
I began with my furniture. I needed to find the best position for tables, shelves, and chairs so as to be able to see all students at all times (which is not the easiest task with a half-wall that divides the classroom). Meanwhile, I had to consider the places in the room for my whole group lessons and my small group lessons. Quite the complication!
The next step for me was deciding what I was going to use my bulletin boards for and how I was going to format them. I knew I needed a Crew (or class community) board, a math board, and word walls. I also decided that I needed to establish a board that focuses on our small group lessons and goals. Walls indeed are an evolving entity in a classroom. It will be interesting to see what they become...
Love your new photo! Great idea. Glad you got your room set up. But....where are the photos???? We would love to see them. Hope your first week went well.
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