I’ve updated my classroom layout for this year…of course, I took my camera with me to take pictures, and the batteries were dead! 🙂  So this picture will have to do for now.  I’m including the layout from last year so that you can see what’s changed.

2009-2010 layout (click for a larger view)

2008-2009 layout (click for a larger view)

The biggest change I made was in the area where my storage cabinet used to be (dark blue area).  I had that removed after getting rid of lots of stuff that was in it and then turned my computer table so that all the computer are flat against the wall (they were not this way last year despite what the old layout says!! 🙂  ).  I also moved the volunteer table out a little and made it a round table instead of rectangle.  Moving the cabinet opened the whole area up, so I can see all parts of the room at a time.  The listening center is on the back side of the writing center, away from the Leap Pads and computers–they were all near each other causing a distraction and eating up much needed plug in space! 🙂  The Science table will be where my student teacher sits until October and then I’ll use it for Science again.  I also angled the rug a little.

I’m going back in Monday, and I’ve charged the batteries, so I’ll take some pictures so you can compare them to last year’s photos! 😉

Kristen 🙂