A Guide to Creating a Workspaces should support students whether

they are working in small groups, pairs, or

Designate spaces in the classroom
that can be used for center work.
21st Century Classroom individually. High tables, low tables, round
and square tables—a variety is preferable.
An easel on wheels
provides easy

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repostioning.
Anything hung
in the classroom
should be Create a place for
meaningful and small group work,
support learning. guided reading,
Mindfully choose and differentiated
where you hang instruction.
whiteboards,
bulletins, and Laying down an
anchor charts. area rug is a great
way to establish
Designate a the classroom
space in the meeting area.
classroom as a
maker zone. If possible, lower
whiteboards to make
them assessible to
Library shelves students.
should be at
a kid-friendly
height. Replace your
desk chair with
a tall bar stool or
director chair.
A classroom
library should
be thoughtfully
designed and This table has multiple
organized so purposes, serving
that students not only as your
are able to use it desk, but also as a
independently. place to teach, meet
with students, or
where students can
Large pillows, bean-bags, and Designate a technology Your technology space Classroom materials should be available collaborate.
yoga balls promote a learning space where students should include a tablet to students. Organize supplies, math
environment with flexible seating. can use computers for cart and charging station. manipulatives, dry erase boards, etc.
research and projects. within students’ reach!

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