I am also teaching 2nd grade this year after teaching 5th grade last year. I'm on the opposite side of the building, but my classroom is mostly similar. Last year, I made a floor plan using Google Slides. First, I took pictures of the room. Next, I put the non-movable things on the slide. Then, I added the movable things. I have another slide for my closets and my bulletin boards. I also have a composition book every year where I keep a materials list, ideas to do or accomplish that year, bulletin boards, anchor charts, and curriculum maps. I'm old (This is my 29th year. I took 1 year off. If I hadn't moved to a different state a few years ago, I would be able to retire this June. 😥). I don't have the energy to move furniture around willy nilly like when I was younger. Self-preservation is the key. So, I have to start with a written plan. If the plan has to change, sobeit.

Your process of assessing the space, I call it "dwelling". I sit in the room in silence. I imagine the children being there and how they will move through the space. I make sure that each student's visibility( Can they see the board, anchor carts, etc.?) and accessibility( Can they get to supplies quickly and safely?) of the instructional tools are high, and their distractability( Are they by a window, door, or pencil sharpener?) is low.

Can I make a suggestion? Cut out the middle of the r and o in throw. :) Super cute style!

Amazon wish list and lakeshore extra supplies for your new classroom and storage unit bins

Your room looks so good already!

I absolutely love your room. At the end of your video there is a window from with pictures in it. Can you please show a picture of it? My house is decorated farmhouse. I have a frame but I love seeing others. I think I have the same rug that’s behind your desk. I bought it at Costco. I’m going to use it as my classroom rug. I teach fifth grade so I hope it works. I’m going to do a vlog this year. I’m starting next week.

It feels good to start setting up! ❤❤ we cant get back in until August 😢

Looking great! When do you have to report back?

I ❤ your rocking chair.

Nice work! I also teach 2nd. Its the best grade! Did you make the drawer labels on your rolling cart? I love them!

The inside of the letters on your board not being cut out would drive me nuts. I wanna come cut that out for you. LOL

I know you mentioned that a team teacher gave you the rug near your desk, but is there anyway you could link or give a similar suggestion. I really want and need one to help my area more cozy. Thank you. Alicia from CT

Can you link your video on small group? I looked thru but didn't see it, thanks.

Where are those decoration posters you hung up from?

You’re a teacher. You should know that you’re not supposed to end a sentence with “at”. Hope you don’t teach the kids to speak like that.