A Checklist for an Effective Classroom

Your classroom is where you and your students will spend the majority of your time. Make it the most effective use of space right from the start by planning it out using the checklist. The best designed classrooms end up saving nearly a week worth of time over the course of the year by maximizing transitions and information in the classroom.

Learning Environment Checklist

[ ] Classroom Big Goal for the Year
[ ] Interactive Word Wall visible at student level
[ ] Small Group Area
[ ] Whole Group Meeting Area
[ ] Behavior Chart
[ ] Student Refocus Spot
[ ] Daily Schedule
[ ] Daily Learning Objective Area
[ ] Number Line
[ ] College Bound Culture
[ ] Data Wall for Class and Individual
[ ] Character Traits
[ ] Student Behavior Expectations
[ ] Evidence of High Order Questions
[ ] Sentence Stems for Discussion

Learning Environment Inspirations

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Classroom Big Goal for the Year

Interactive Word Wall visible at student level

Small Group Area

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Whole Group Meeting Area

Behavior Chart

Student Refocus Spot

Daily Schedule

Daily Learning Objective Area

Number Line

College Bound Culture

Data Wall for Class and Individual

Character Traits

Student Behavior Expectations

Sentence Stems for Discussion

Higher Order Questions

What would you add?

What is your must have for a great learning environment? Let me know so I can improve, just send an e-mail.

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