Have you taken a good look at your new classroom? Is it arranged to permit the best environment for learning? Can you and your students live and learn with the configuration of furniture, equipment and accessories in the classroom?

Here are some tips on classroom arrangement. Educational researchers who studied the practices of effective teachers concluded that classroom designs greatly enhance the opportunities for student progress.

Select an option below for more information:

• Keys to Good Classroom Arrangement
• Tips for Arranging Furniture
• Storage Space
• Other Things to Consider
• Classroom Arrangement Activity
  Explore options for effective classroom arrangement using this interactive 3-D modeling tool.
• Teacher Tips: Before the Year Begins (pdf)