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If you are not purposefully planning your classroom’s physical and emotional learning environment using research you may not realize . . .

physical space affects student stamina, engagement and motivation
making learning visible and accessible supports academic achievement
emotional space plays a role in the feeling of joy in the classroom
classroom design, setup, and decor, have a tremendous impact on student engagement and success
helping students use strategies to reduce stress helps them gain emotional resilience
classroom setup can support students who struggle with behavior, focus, stamina, or comfort

Don’t worry, you don’t have to do the research, we have done it for you! In the course Purposeful Learning Environment, you’ll learn how to optimize your physical and emotional learning environment. And when you apply the principles you will see a noticeable change in stamina, engagement and motivation.

What teachers are saying about this course . . .

Just great! Once again delivered in an easy to understand way with the research to back it up. Thank you for the reminder to get started with one thing, that is so key for me!"

Mary Beth C.

I love and totally endorse the focus on student-made classroom visuals to highlight ongoing, useful strategies and key vocabulary. Moreover, in my previous school, district-mandated wall clutter always made it much harder for my students to focus on the most essential points. I remember being forced to post verbose standards on the wall space adjacent to the whiteboard. Horrendous! Bravo to Teach Daily for its recommendations which truly promote a "Purposeful Learning Environment.""

Jennifer H.

Even though I have taught for almost 20 years, I found several interesting & important ideas to incorporate in my classroom. Thanks!"

Susan G.

I am so excited to start updating my classroom (e.g., offering a variety of seating options, toning down the color, adding plants/lamps). My room is tiny, but I am excited to see what I can do!"

Laura L.

What you'll learn

Do you want to set up your classroom space for optimal student learning and behavioral success?

In this course, you'll learn . . .

1
the research supporting effective classroom learning environments
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about emotional space and how it plays a role in the feeling of joy in a classroom
3
how physical space affects stamina, engagement, and motivation
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how to introduce information and make it visible so it is accessible and functional for student use and recall
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