Zoryneé Lewis 9/30/14 CLASSROOM DESIGN

Doorway Cubbie Area Teacher Area Student area rug Computer area Smart board Teacher/student work station White board Teacher bookshelf Student work station Student table Group work table Restroom Student bookshelf Student chill area Sink/cabinet area This is my blueprint of Ms. Fisher’s classroom representing how it’s setup. I made this to show the flow of the room. Ms. Fisher has set up her so that it is spacious and is conducive to her students learning.

SECURITY & SHELTER Ms. Fisher has a “chill” area for her students to go during individual reading time, snack time, or just when they might need a moment. It’s also the area where there are not only library books but sudoku puzzles and fun workbooks. Security and Shelter: - Adds elements of softness - Arrange space for freedom from interference - Create a “retreat” area.

SOCIAL CONTACT Ms. Fisher likes a lot of interaction with her students. She has many areas in the room where she can work with the students one-on-one. The students sit at tables instead of sitting individually at desks in order to learn how to work together and form a sense of community. Social Contact: - Consider how much interaction among students you want. - Decide whether and how you will assign seats. - Think about whether you are making contact with all of your students.

SYMBOLIC IDENTIFICATION Ms. Fisher has some of her students’ work on the walls and will continue to post their work as the year progresses. Symbolic Identification: - Personalize your classroom space so that it communicates information about you and your students.

TASK INSTRUMENTALITY Ms. Fisher labels trays at the student work center letting students know where certain papers go. (pic left) There is a cubbie area in the room where the students know to put their individual belongings. (pic above) Task Instrumentality: - Make sure that frequently used materials are accessible to students. - Make it clear where things belong. - Plan pathways to avoid congestion and distraction. - Plan adequate space for students to line up by the exit door. - Arrange seats for a clear view of presentations. - Offer students a personal space in which to keep belongings. - Locate your desk in an appropriate place or get rid of it. - Separate incompatible activities.

PLEASURE Ms. Fisher has a variety of colors all around the room. The colors add just enough pop to the room that grab the students’ attention, but isn’t too overwhelming. I like that Ms. Fisher uses different colors to represent the different subjects. Pleasure: - Use a variety of colors and textures to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. - Avoid too much variation, clutter, and overstimulation.

GROWTH Along with the number of books Ms. Fisher has in the “chill” area, she also has books in small areas throughout the classroom. When the “chill” area is being occupied, the students know they can go to these other areas to get books, making the classroom a rich literacy environment. Growth: - Stock your room with a variety of activities, both “open” and “closed.” - Create a rich literacy environment.

WORKS CITED Weinstein, C. S., & Romano, M. E. (2015). Elementary Classroom Management: Lessons for Research and Practice(6 th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.