Classroom Arrangement Checklist

Door Classroom

Clearly marked with your name and room number.

Message board is posted and writing instrument is available There is .
space inside for lining up .

Walls

Displays are at students eye level .

Displays feature classroom information, instruction, and entertainment
Displays students work and art.
Daily schedule (with pictures or icons for younger students) is posted and
kept current in a place where students can read it easily Broken or
malfunctioning outlets have been reported .
Some open space is available .

Floor Plan
Fits the grade I am teaching.
Fits my teaching style.
Enables me to make eye contact with each student.
There is a quiet or time out area.
Art or other messy areas are located near a sink.
There is adequate open space for a reading circle.
There is adequate space for group work.
There are adequate quiet areas where students can read or study
independently.
Areas that invite group work are not next to quiet areas .

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Furniture
Each childs desk or table is of appropriate size and provides adequate
space .
There are enough work areas for each child (and assigned seats, if appropriate).
Each desk or table is organized for easy access to materials.
Desks or tables are arranged so that each child can see and participate
in seatwork .
Desks or tables are arranged so that each student can observe the
teacher, presentations, and the whiteboard .
Room dividers are low so that all areas of the classroom are visible to me .
Each child has a personal space (e.g., a desk, cubby, or coat hook) .

Equipment, Materials, and Storage

Materials and equipment are stored in a logical order and place .
Materials and equipment are readily available.
Materials and supplies can be stored behind closed doors .
Locked storage is available.
Materials and supplies are stored close to area of use.
General classroom storage is easily available to older students .
Storage areas for younger students shared materials (e.g., crayons or books) are
clearly labeled with words and pictures.

Student/Group Records
Student and group records are kept in a convenient place.
Student and group records are orderly

Comfort
Temperature control is adequate.
Lighting is adequate.
Floors and work areas are sufficiently clean.