My Classroom Layout and Checklist
The layout of my classroom as it evolved while I was teaching First Grade at Margaret Brent Elementary School.
Photos of my classroom when I taught first grade. Some things were adjusted as the year went on. However, the basic layout stayed the same.
Beginning of the Year Checklist
___ Entered into the School Computer Systems
____ Have All Log Ins
____ Teacher Introduction on School Website
___ Familiar With Map of School and All Physical Locations
___ Familiar with School Emergency Procedures
___ Familiar with Student Information
____ Speak with Previous Teachers about Concerns/Questions
____ Make any Necessary Special Preparations for Individualized Needs
___ Create beginning of the year Math and Reading
Groups from Previous Assesments
(These groups will be preliminary, to get students accustomed
to rotations. Groups will change upon further assessment.)
___ Room is Organized According to Layout
____ Bulletins boards are Decorated
____ Desks, Bins, Individual Cubbies and Main Areas are Labeled
___ Welcome Newsletter to Parents Completed and Printed
___ Lesson Plan for First Week Created
____ Materials for Lessons are Prepared and Printed
____ Morning Message For First Day is Prepared
Beginning of the Year Supply List
Paper
Colored Printing Paper
Card Stock
Construction Paper
Writing Paper (box lined and with picture box)
Manila Drawing Paper
Coloring Tools
Paints and Brushes
Markers
Crayons
Desk Supplies
Ink Pens
Pencils
Erasers
Pencil Sharpener
Paper Clips
Staples
Staple Remover
Stapler
Tape
Tape Dispenser
Post it Notes
Sticky Tac
Labels
Hole Punch
Scissors
Book Boxes
Plastic Drawers or Cubbies (for student supplies)
Hanging Chair Bags (for student supplies)
Bulletin Board Decoratives (including borders)
Dry Erase Markers (various colors)
Cloth Scraps for Erasing
Sharpies of Various Colors
Chart Paper
Magnets and Clips
Extra Containers
File Folders (including hanging folders)
Binders
Rings (for connecting sight word cards)
Coupon Folders (for holding small papers)
Assistive Pencil Grips
Classroom Calendar
Timer
Chime
Student Brought Supplies
Pencils
Erasers
Crayons
Scissors
Glue
Tissues
Wipes
Folders
Journals
Index Card