Light Table

Here are the materials I've put out for initial exploration at the light table. Storage for this light table has always been a bit tricky for me. This year I'm trying out this Ikea tray divided into compartments with Dollorama clear containers. We'll see how this goes.

Art Studio

Here is how I've set up the Art Studio for students this year. The wonderful thing about having returning students (this years SKs) is that they already know the expectations and routines around the learning areas. To establish continuity from last year to this year, the Art Studio resembles the layout it had close to the end of the last year. There are fewer choices of materials available, and it will grow and change as the students use the space and as I learn what they need/want to expand their creativity.

Many of the containers are from Ikea and Dollorama. 

The puck paints are placed inside metal muffin tin containers.

The liquid paint and glue on the top shelf are not accessible to the students (they ask for this).

All other materials in the Art Studio are accessible to the students.

The glass jars on top are loose parts that are displayed (not accessible to students).

Stephanie.

September Start Up

I finally remembered to take photographs of my classroom when it's set up for the first day of school. I've divided the photographs into posts by learning areas of the classroom.


There are some areas of the classroom where I set up 'teacher materials' I thought I'd share. In my school we have access to Board Maker, a great program that helps supports all learners.

I don't have a traditional desk in my room. Instead I have a storage cart (originally called an art cart I think) that I use, tucked in behind the math area.

This is the Meeting Area in my classroom. On the left you can see the daily schedule, it also uses the Board Maker picture symbols. I divide it between morning and afternoon. The green disk on the carpet is a sitting cushion for students who need sensory feedback.

Finally, here is the view of my classroom from the entrance. 

Stephanie.