Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Spaces & Places: Designing Classrooms For Literacy

Spaces & Places: Designing Classrooms for Literacy

From Debbie Diller, author of numerous best-selling books and videos on literacy work stations and small group reading instruction, comes another practical resource filled with ideas you can use immediately to better manage your classroom and support student learning and independence.

In Spaces & Places you'll find a wealth of full-color photos from all sorts of classroom spaces in PreK-5th grade, including well-organized areas for whole group and small group reading instruction, classroom libraries, literacy work stations, teacher desks, and storage areas. You'll love the "before and after" pictures and the step-by-step processes outlined for organizing your furniture and cabinets, setting up your room space by space, and using your walls thoughtfully. Debbie has even documented how to pack your room at the end of the year to save time next fall (so you can focus on thinking about instruction) and what to do if you must move all your belongings.

Through pictures and text, this unique visual reference answers tough questions educators ask, such as:

  • What do I really need in my room and what's the best way to set it up?
  • How does my physical classroom impact student learning?
  • How can I find the space I need to teach more effectively?
  • What can I get rid of and how?
  • Where do I put all my stuff?

Charts, reproducible forms, motivating quotes, a list of shopping sources, and reflection questions are included, along with a section outlining ten specific suggestions for on-going staff development. Whether or not you implement literacy work stations in your classroom, Spaces & Places includes everything you need to look deeply at classroom space and how it supports instruction.

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Deflecto 20504OP Five-bin Horizontal Tilt Bin Storage System, 23-5/8w X 5-1/4d X 6-1/2h, Black

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Classroom Keeper Drawers For 6 Shelf Organizer, Assorted, (001313)

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Add these 6 assorted colored drawers to the 6 Shelf Organizer (#1312). Store art and classroom supplies in these drawers. Easy to assemble.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Classroom Keeper Drawers For 6 Shelf Organizer, Assorted, (001313)

Classroom Keeper Drawers for 6 Shelf Organizer, Assorted, (001313)
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Classroom Management Pocket Chart

Classroom Management Pocket Chart
Our easy-to-use pocket chart makes it easy to monitor classroom behavior-for up to 30 students! The management wall chart is perfect for congratulating students on good behavior, delivering warnings and letting children know when their behavior is unacceptable. Simply write each child's name on the labels we've included and slide them into the clear-view pockets...then use the color-coded behavior cards to monitor students' status-in an instant! 19 5/8" x 22 3/4" chart comes with 30 labels, 120 behavior cards and a guide with reproducibles.

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Classroom Management Pocket Chart

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Our easy-to-use pocket chart makes it easy to monitor classroom behavior-for up to 30 students! The management wall chart is perfect for congratulating students on good behavior, delivering warnings and letting children know when their behavior is unacceptable. Simply write each child's name on the labels we've included and slide them into the clear-view pockets...then use the color-coded behavior cards to monitor students' status-in an instant! 19 5/8" x 22 3/4" chart comes with 30 labels, 120 behavior cards and a guide with reproducibles.

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