Just thought I'd post a few pics of where much of our learning takes place. While it's definitely what you would call a traditional set up, I'm not a stickler for always working in here. However, it's a comfortable place with easy access to all of our supplies and works well for multi-level teaching. My only rule when they're working independently is that they must be at a table for any sort of writing where penmanship is important (handwriting, spelling, creative writing etc.)
Closet: All math and phonic manipulatives, games, puzzles, and some craft supplies are stored here. |
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This bookcase holds most subjects, their binders and reference books.
Anne's workbox is to the left.
Family Computer
Art Supplies and White/Chalkboards
Twin's Table (daily uses include play do, coloring etc.)
This bookcase holds pleasure reading and history/science.
This cabinet holds our blank paper, workbooks, file folder games, sorting boxes for finished work and other misc. items.
Mom's Workspace
Elle and Drew's Workboxes
Two 5ft. folding tables create our work area. The black mats are placed on it for a flat writing surface as the tables tend to be a bit bumpy. In the center I've placed plastic cups in a Starbucks cup tray to hold everything from pencils to paintbrushes and there's also a box crayons.
I wish I could say the room always looks this organized but that would not be true. It gets lots of use and therefore can get abundantly messy at times. We will often have a "quick clean" session at the end of the day to tidy the workspace.
