My Creative Classroom

I created a 3D model of what my ideal classroom would look like. While creating it, I have kept in mind how it will adapt to creative teaching styles and activities. As you will notice there are no desks. In my ideal classroom there would be no desk. I would have students work in small clusters around tables (on wheels) that would be taken out when needed. I would use floor pillows, bean bags and chairs for students to sit on rather than spending the whole day in traditional style desks.


This is an overview of what my classroom would look like. It has a very open feel to it with plenty of open space to do activities. The classroom can easily be transformed and adapted to multiple different kinds of activities.

This is the arts and craft corner and computer station. This space would allow students to come and work on different activities and projects. In addition to the desktop computer, my classroom would also be equip with enough lap tops for everyone. This again would allow students to be very mobile.

This is the reading corner. The shelf would be filled with all different kinds of books for students to read and use for research.

This is a closer look at the craft and computer stations. Above the craft station is a place to hang students work. From reading Ron Clark's book, I really realized the importance of showing off and applauding student work. Above the computer is a world map, I want to make sure that in my classroom students are always thinking about a bigger world view!

This is the garden. It would be taken care of and maintained by the class. I think it's important to have hands on activities and lessons where students can learn by seeing something with their own eyes. On the wall you will See a Van Gogh painting, again I think it's important to give students things to look at and always equip your classroom with things that can spark "Teachable moments" as Clark discusses in his work.

My ideal classroom would also be equip with a full kitchen. So much can be learned from cooking. Weather it is measurement or following directions, this hands on activity is a great teaching tool. I think that so often we, as teachers, feel bound to textbook and lecture style teaching. When we break down those walls and start to discover artistic ways to teach, I think that it makes teaching and learning more enjoyable.

In this corner, we have paintings and artifacts from around the world. These again are to spark student interest and give them a greater world view.

In this corner we have a tv and couch. This is also another place where classroom activities could take place.

The stage is one of the most important elements of the classroom. It would be used for students to reenact and complete class projects.

This is another overview of the classroom. The rug on the floor would also be a meeting and gathering place for class lessons, reading and more!