from-student-to-teacher

heysnix:

1. Windows. Lots and lots of natural light.
2. Couch(es). At least one, for reading and thinking and talking with students.
3. Standing desk(s). I want one, I want there to be some for students as well.
4. Flat walls. Mine right now are tin.
5. A huge whiteboard or chalkboard. Or two, on more than one wall.

What would be your top 5 things you want in a classroom?

1. Skylights and windows.

2. Padded workspaces and these desks.

3. An HD projector hooked up to an Apple TV.

4. A whiteboard that literally takes up an entire wall.

5. White noise generators.

I would add: 

       ~lots of natrual or soft lighting

       ~Glow in the dark stars that form constellations on the ceiling

       ~lots of musical insturments

       ~lots of open space for the children to move around

       ~Windows with an herb/vegetable garden outside

       ~couches or comfy chairs, especially in the reading area

       ~having a sink and if at all possible a bathroom connected to the room

       ~well organized cabinets 

       ~huge walls to display childrens work

       ~have paintings and sculptures around the room to inspire children

       ~Dramatic play area (even with older children) filled with costumes and puppets for the children to use

        ~a puzzle table/scrabble table

        ~easels for the children to use all the time

        ~constant flow of different art materials (many having been recycled things)

        ~lots of photos of the children on the walls

        ~giant bean bags or comfy pillows for when they are on the rug

        ~a pet in the room

        ~woods for the children to explore when they are outside

        ~lots and lots of books

        ~all kinds of manipulative for children to use

and much much more

(Source: itssnix, via roxannewright)