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Organizing Your Classroom
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
Transforming your classroom into a great learning space takes ingenuity and planning. These articles offer plenty of inspiration and know-how.
Articles
The New Teacher's Crash Course
Preparing your middle school classroom for the arrival of your students is probably high on the list of your priorities. Here are some teacher-tested tips to make it easier and more successful.
Our Easy Guide to Setting Up Your Grade K5 Classroom
At last, a classroom of your own! Time to roll up your shirtsleeves and begin transforming that empty space into a warm and inviting place for your first class. Here's how.
How to Make an Old Classroom New Again
As a new teacher, a big challenge will be setting up your new classroom and making it your own.
Time Management Tip: Outsmart the Clutter
Reduce classroom clutter to save valuable instructional time lost scrambling to find small items like math manipulatives, glue sticks, and extra No. 2 pencils.
Classroom Jobs for All Your Student Helpers
Involving students in classroom care and cleanup teaches responsibility and cuts down on your workload.
The New Teacher's Guide to Setting Up Learning Centers
Step-by-step guidance on creating dynamic areas for independent learning.
Five Low-Cost Ways to Decorate Your Middle-School Classroom
Tips and Tricks to Supersize Your Small Classroom
"Big" ideas on making the most of a little space.
- Subjects:New Teacher Resources, Teacher Tips and Strategies








