Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, a school system with about 6,000 students in California’s Central Coast region, is working hard to overcome barriers to students’ learning—and a new Snoezelen® multi-sensory room at the Marie Bauer Early Education Center will help the district achieve this goal. Designed with the help of School Specialty learning […]
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School Specialty Helps Middle School Career Academy Design Authentic Learning Environments
When designing learning environments for career exploration, authenticity is key. Students benefit from learning in classrooms that look and feel like the work environments they’re likely to encounter in the real world, using actual tools and equipment handled by professionals in those fields. Authenticity was top of mind when the Henry W. Longfellow Career […]
Designing Highly Versatile Non-Instructional Spaces in Schools
It’s not only classrooms, media centers, makerspaces, and other learning environments that support a school’s mission and advance its goals. Non-instructional spaces also play a critical role in shaping school culture, fostering additional learning opportunities, enhancing the school’s image, and supporting staff and student wellness. Thoughtfully designed spaces such as cafeterias, common areas, auditoriums, […]
5 Ways to Honor Veterans in the Classroom for Veterans Day
Every November 11, schools across the country pause to recognize the men and women who have served in the military. Veterans Day is not just a federal holiday; it’s a chance to teach students about service, sacrifice, and gratitude in meaningful ways. Whether you’re teaching in an elementary school, middle school, or high school, […]
Learning Environments to Support Students with Special Needs
Every student deserves a learning environment that accommodates their unique needs and abilities. When classrooms and other learning spaces are intentionally designed to remove barriers, support access, and foster the academic and social-emotional development of students with sensory processing needs and cognitive or physical challenges, then students are much more likely to succeed. As of […]
Designing Effective Play-Based Early Learning Environments
Play-based learning is a critical part of early childhood development. Young children are trying to make sense of their experiences, and they do this by playing, exploring, discovering, engaging, and interacting with people and objects. Through thoughtful and intentional design, preschool classrooms and other early learning environments can channel this activity into purposeful play […]
How to Survive Your First Parent-Teacher Conferences
Your first parent-teacher conferences can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of being a new teacher. You’re still getting to know your students, trying to find your rhythm in the classroom, and now you’re expected to talk to parents like a pro. Don’t worry. It is possible to confidently make it through your […]
Fostering Emotional Well-Being Through Learning Space Design
Today’s students are navigating a mental health crisis. According to CDC data, the percentage of high school students feeling sad and hopeless has increased significantly over the last decade-plus, from 28 percent in 2011 to 40 percent in 2023. There are many factors responsible for this trend. As students are using social media more […]
Promote Student Health Through Better Learning Space Design
Students can’t learn effectively if they struggle with challenges to their health and well-being, which is why promoting healthy habits is a core strategy for improving academic achievement. Supporting student wellness is also critical to educating the whole child and developing smart behaviors that last a lifetime. Although promoting student health has always been […]
Turn Your Library into a Media Center and Learning Hub
Gone are the days when school libraries were just quiet corners for reading and research. Today’s media centers are dynamic, flexible spaces that support digital learning, hands-on exploration, and meaningful collaboration. These modern learning hubs are designed to prepare students for the demands of a digital world while still nurturing a love of books […]
The Power of Compliments in the Classroom
Positive reinforcement plays a crucial role in creating a healthy classroom environment, and what better way to celebrate this than acknowledging Say Something Nice Day on June 1st? Compliments might seem like small gestures, but they make a huge impact. Why Compliments in the Classroom Matter Compliments do more than brighten a student’s day. […]
Should You Create Summer Learning Packets for Your Students?
Teachers often send home summer learning packets to help students retain the skills they’ve worked hard to master during the school year. These packets combat summer learning loss, also known as “summer slide,” by keeping children engaged in educational activities outside of the classroom. But are these packets always the best solution? Let’s weigh […]
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