Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment

 Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment - this website was created by Linda Shalaway, where she gave points and ideas of how the organization of the physical environment can help to run a "warm well-run" classroom.  Ms. Shalaway voiced that the physical layout of the classroom reflects the teaching style of the teacher and the classroom should be colorful and child centered.  Ms. Shalaway also stated that the desk placement should be arranged in a way that eye contact can be made and not just lined up in a neat row.  The desk should be arranged so the students are able to communicate with their peers.   Ms. Shalaway should said that the environmental preferences such as lighting, appropriate accommodation and the furniture arrangement.  
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/classroom-organization-physical-environment



Classroom structure Ideas - This website by Ms.  Elizabeth Lawrence presents great ideas for teachers on the structure of the classroom.  The writer, Ms. Lawrence stated that the structure of the classroom does not affect the effectiveness of the classroom but it also helps with the discipline and behavior throughout the classroom which will foster a positive learning climate.   Ms. Lawrence also mentioned that having labels and pictures for the children will help with organizing the resources and materials. Ms.  Lawrence website is very detailed and very organized, I like it because she presents a variety of strategies for teachers to use in the classroom. 
http://eflawrence.weebly.com/classroom-structure-ideas.html


PreKinders- This website was created by Karen, a preschool teacher, she shares lesson plans, activities and communication resources such as newsletter.   She also shares information on the learning centers, classroom ideas and ideas and information to create our own lesson plans.  Ms. Karen also place printable activities that will help other teachers.  
http://www.prekinders.com/


Welcome to Teaching resources- this site created by Laura Candler is very informative and filled with activities for teachers.  It tells who benefits from the website and it also gives and overview of what the site is about and what is included in each tab.  It is a site design to help teachers bring their lesson plans alive and to keep the students engaged and excited.  On this site there are also strategies that will help a teacher develop cooperative learning in the classroom.  Ms.  Candler also have printable eBooks that are available for teachers to print.  
http://www.lauracandler.com/firsttime.php