Well, if you read my last blog you know I suggested that you might do some “Spring Cleaning”. You probably know the old adage, “Don’t ask anyone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself”. After much soul searching, I decided I needed to do some cleaning and organizing in my warehouse where I keep many […]
In many parts of our country, spring is popping. Traditionally, this has signaled a time for spring cleaning, but today I want us to think about spring cleaning your classroom. Spring Cleaning Your Classroom Look around the space where you and your children spend a major portion of your day. Can your children visually recognize […]
As 2013 begins we make many resolutions, sometimes the same ones we made last year. Some of mine include: lose weight, exercise more, and eat more chocolate. But this year, let’s make some resolutions that relate to making our classroom a marvelous place for you to live with your children. I have identified 13 ideas, some you may […]
For the past two years I have been involved in doing make overs in preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten classrooms. This entire process has been documented in my new book “Real Classroom Make Overs”. Having the opportunity to collaborate with wonderful early childhood teachers and assist them with their classroom has been an exhilarating experience for […]
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“How can new learning centers be included in my classroom when it is so small?” As I travel and present on environments that include learning centers, I frequently hear this concern. One of the best ways to add a new center, in a “filled” classroom, is to transform a traditional center.
Click here for full size image Al PreK Conference – Dr. Isbell with teachers who attended her full day workshop on Designing Amazing Environments for Young Children.
Classroom setup and structure are critical elements in teaching and controlling behavior and student interactions. What do you need to know? What are the best practices? How might rearranging your classroom help you? Click the link below to listen: Radio Interview on Body, Mind and Child