The design of the learning space is an important factor in whether collaborative learning succeeds. For students to work together effectively, they must be sitting in a group and facing each other, so they can interact and exchange ideas freely and easily. Teachers might want to vary the size and composition of student groups […]
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What Does High-Quality Student Collaboration Look Like
Successful student collaboration doesn’t just happen by accident. For this important learning strategy to be effective, teachers must be very intentional in how they set up their classrooms and lead collaborative learning activities. The American Institutes for Research (AIR) describes high-quality student collaboration as having the following characteristics: The work should be structured around […]
Four Key Features of Early Learning Environments
As this blog post observes, the right kind of physical environment can help young children transition into learning at the start of the day — as well as move smoothly from one type of activity to another. Besides making children feel welcome and helping to ease transitions from home to school and from one […]
Language & Literacy Must-Haves for the Early Childhood Classroom
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the thrill in a child’s eyes as they learn something exciting through the pages of a book! Having a defined and well-stocked literacy center provides your students with a comfortable space to explore the world through books, while building foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and […]
Flexible Furniture Must-haves for Your Classroom
Flexible furniture can make an excellent addition to any classroom space. Flexible seating options can provide additional versatility and comfort if your students work collaboratively or just need a break from standard desk seating. Many types of flexible seating exist, so sit back and relax (get it?) while we introduce some great ideas to […]
10 Tips for Implementing Flexible Seating
Getting students up and out of their seats throughout the school day is an important strategy for boosting achievement. And flexible seating is a great way to do this. Who wants to sit in the same boring, uncomfortable chair all day? Giving students choices in where to sit, and encouraging them to move around […]
Promoting Active Learning Through Smart Classroom Design
The design of a learning space plays a critical role in supporting—or hindering—active learning, which has been shown to improve student outcomes. Arranging student desks in traditional rows facing the front of the classroom isn’t conducive to active learning; instead, students need space to move around, and they need opportunities to interact and work […]
This Simple Strategy Can Lead to Big Learning Gains
As this post shows, active learning strategies are more effective at promoting deeper learning and understanding than listening to a lecture, reading a textbook, or watching a video. But there’s another aspect of active learning that is critical as well: It gives students opportunities to move around during class, which leads to better health […]
Carroll Bell Elementary: Case Study
Moving into a new building gave Carroll Bell Elementary School teachers the perfect opportunity to reimagine their classrooms. The new larger spaces, equipped with colorful and flexible furniture from School Specialty, support more active and engaging learning experiences for students—and students are learning more effectively as a result. “The students are more comfortable. They’re […]
Tools & Tips for Students with Language & Communication Challenges
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. For all ages and stages, the ability to effectively communicate and understand language is critical to a well-balanced life. Students with special needs may struggle with both expressive and receptive language skills. Some may have auditory processing issues so differentiating sounds like the “ch” in chore and […]
Does Your Classroom Design Support—or Suppress—Student Engagement?
When students are fully engaged and immersed in a learning task, they put greater effort into their learning—and get more back in return. Not surprisingly, there have been numerous research studies aiming to identify the “secret sauce” that leads to deeper engagement. In a review of the research on student engagement, Taylor and Parsons […]
Classroom Organization Must-Haves & Best Sellers
An organized classroom is an efficient classroom. Creating a learning space that has the right tools and supplies in the right place makes it easier for teachers and students to succeed on a daily basis. Take this opportunity to stock up on these classroom organization and storage must-haves and best sellers. Teacher Favorite Classroom […]
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