As we all know, creating appropriate groups within a classroom can be trying. Just when you think you have designed the perfect group, something always seems to go wrong! My experience has taught me that the best way to have successful groups is to vary the way that they are constructed. Here are some ways…
Summer is upon us but that does not mean teaching has left our minds. Many teachers have one of the most important parts of a successful school year on their mind and that is classroom setup. What will it look like? How will it function? Is flexible seating for me? How can I organize it…
Differentiated Classrooms “I have a differentiated classroom” is a phrase we often hear from teachers today. Most teachers differentiate learning by adding variety to classwork and daily lessons, putting “busy” children in close proximity, or using technology to enrich and engross the students in the lesson. But what about classroom environments? What about changing something…