Nowadays, many students have behavioral difficulties: lack of concentration, limited autonomy, incessant chatter, etc. What if part of the solution lay in the ergonomics and layout of a classroom?

The first factor in improving design is thinking of the obstacles that are stopping engagement from being easy. Even minor inconveniences—like missing supplies—can derail focus in the classroom. By ...

Ultimately, the board and administration made the decision to open a 10th classroom and hire another preschool teacher. “There are a lot of intricacies to this discussion, but it is a great ...

A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections. Rejiggering the layout won’t help. Every four-circle drawing suffers the same flaw. To see why, start with a single circle and ...

I’m a supporter of evolving classroom spaces—of redesigning the layout of the room as the needs and interests of students develop. The easiest way to accommodate students, I’ve found, is to use the ...

Short, playful videos help preschoolers learn phonics.

What is Inclusion in the Classroom and Why is it Important? Inclusion in the classroom means that all children, no matter their racial, religious, or ethnic background, gender, learning style, or ...

Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isn’t always straightforward. Centering instruction in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing ...

Although creativity can seem to be an abstract or even mysterious concept at times, there is a growing science behind infusing classrooms with creativity and the benefits it yields to students in the ...