arrangement

Hello all I am back. I have been researching various teacher websites in efforts to learn ideas from other teacher on how to properly arrange A classroom. I am also leaning how to build structure, plan activities, and learn about teacher organizations. I have discovered four websites that I think have some great ideas and information that all teachers need.
This is a list of the website:
www.thecornerstoneforteachers.com (arrangement)
www.autism4teachers.com (structure) for children with Autism
wwwtheteacherscorner.net (great activities)
www.teachforamerica.org (teacher organization)

The cornerstone website is a great site for teachers who are just starting out. The site was created by a teacher name Angela Watson who taught for 11years. Angela created the site because she want to help new teachers learn how to properly arrange a classroom that would build a positive mindset for their students as well as allow teachers to enjoy the work they do in their classrooms.

The website included 8 areas that is vitally important when planning the arrangement of a classroom. They are:

1) student desks
2) instructional area in the front of the room
3) teacher’s desk area
4) computers
5) group work areas (tables), including space for small group instruction
6) classroom library
7) whole class meeting area on a rug or carpet (optional)
8) centers (optional)
Angela's website provided detailed reason's why each of the above mentioned areas are important. For instance, the children's desk are first on the list because the students take up most of the space in the classroom. The arrangement of the students desk could either enhance or distract from instruction.
There is a saying that says a picture speaks a thousand words. Well, Angela made sure that teachers had visual aids to assist them with ensuring that their classroom were arranged properly, by providing pictures of the arrangement of her class as well as other teachers classrooms. Angela also provided information that will help teachers design meaningful bulletin boards, as well as detailed information about setting up a library and cozy quiet areas in the classroom. This website was a hidden treasure for all new teachers. I will post some more information about the structure of the classroom, and activities tomorrow. Have a good night bloggers.
Delia
 http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2012/08/classroom-arrangement-ideas.html