classroom environments...

classroom environments are very critical. if a room is too hot, it might put a student to sleep. if a room is too cold, a student can't focus. what a classroom needs is a safe, clean, comfortable and attractive classroom to stimulate learning and build a better classroom community. there are several was to accomplish this, one being the seating arrangements. Denise Young says, "The seating arrangement should be designed in a systematic way so that the organization of the seats helps the students to feel more organized." another good way to make a classroom more inviting is putting plants in the room. be sure, however; that the plants are low maintenance, keeping the plants alive could present a fun activity for the students depending on their age. another way to make a classroom welcoming is to have music playing quietly. this can create a positive mood, comfort or calm the students, and help promote focus. there are many more aspects to creating a good classroom environment, but these few can get any teacher started.