Question 1: Think about the centers in your classroom. Which are quiet centers and which are loud centers? Are the quiet centers placed together and away from the louder centers? What centers might need to be moved?
Question 2: What are the three main ideas for arranging a classroom that support children's positive behaviors? What kinds of changes might you want to implement in your classroom to meet all three of these ideas? What would your ideal classroom look like if it incorporated these ideas?
Question 3: What space do you currently have for children to get away from classroom activity? Where could you add a getaway space? What additional materials would you need to add a getaway space?
Question 4: Think about a particular behavioral issue that you're facing right now in your classroom. What changes could you make to the physical classroom environment that would improve the situation?
Try out these concepts in your classroom by using these Ideas into Practice.