SETTING UP YOUR CLASSROOM…….

Tip #2: The first thing you should do is create a floor plan. Decide where each section of the classroom is going to be, and organize the shelves accordingly. Take in careful consideration to minor details.

Some questions to ask yourself:

Is the Practical Life area close to a water source?

Does the Math area have enough Floor space?

Does the Language area have enough tables?

Are there a enough options for children to work independently or in pairs?

How do you think the classroom will look when the children are actually inside?

Don’t try to do everything all at once. Start with one section. Setting up a classroom requires a lot of trial and error. Before putting ANY materials on your shelf, it’s important that you are content with your set up and it makes sense!

After you are done, make a layout for your classroom. This will be particularly helpful for your assistant and future classroom set ups.

Click below to see an example of a layout of Practical Life.

Practical Life Set Up PDF

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How do you  transform your classroom into the perfect environment? I underestimated the amount of work teachers go through when organizing their rooms. I know teachers who have spent 2 entire days solely on Practical Life. If you weren’t anal before you took the Montessori training, chances are you’ll become obsessive compulsive by the time everything is over. I remember when I set up my first classroom,  I switched around small glass containers, changed beans, trays, utensils just about 100 times…..

I’m going to try to free up some time so I can document my experiences teacher. I’m sure a lot of people are in the same boat, and if I can offer any tips, that would be cool.

Tip #1

When setting up your classroom, allocate a good chunk of time towards Practical Life. Don’t underestimate it’s simplicity. The Practical Life area is CRUCIAL to the child’s success in the other areas of the class. With that said, it’s important to concentrate on tiny details to make sure that you provide your students with the best possible environment.

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