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The "study carrel" in addition to an iPad facilitate independent and differentiated work in the classroom.

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Plastic adirondack chairs are students' favorites and most coveted spots at times for reading. Plus they are easy to wipe clean!

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Collaboration station also works well for Mystery Skyping (Mystery Hangout) using an Apple TV & an iPad to project from the flat screen TV for better visibility.

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Space to work independently and decreased distractions is important. This low shelf, converted into a desk, functions perfectly.

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"In 2003, a study was published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy concluding that in students with ADHD, sitting on therapy balls improved behavior and legible word productivity. In other words, students using ball chairs were able to sit still, focus and write more words clearly."   (http://life.gaiam.com/)

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An outdoor banana leaf cushion and a wall become Gio's favorite place to read.

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Students collaborate at low tables while comfortably sitting on floor.

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Taking advantage of all "wall space," windows and glass doors are utilized as walls to display "Post-it Art" in the Global Classroom #Postitwars Challenge this past May.

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Wall space is utilized with plastic hooks and binder rings to display interactive (Augmented Reality) work and visible thinking.

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Wipeable banana fiber cushions are perfect to delineate individual yet comfortable spaces. These even come with a canvas handle.

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Green screen "to go" was an idea from the students and their 5th grade teacher; this provides an option for flexible learning.

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Green screen is up!

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Community materials are placed in an accessible place; books are hidden in green bins, adding to color and organization of space

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See through bookshelf delineates the space, as does the green rug.

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A favorite space for collaboration

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Activity Carts

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Begin with plan to organize and brighten up the space, making it feel more comfortable & "Homey"

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Lowest bookshelf was converted into desk space, like a study carrell. This is great to minimize distractions, and create a make-up test area, etc. Notice storage is neat, colorful, and color-coordinated.

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Inspirational & motivational sayings were placed in picture frames. Objects were placed intentionally on shelved, as well as beautiful artwork.

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Writing Space/Creating Spaces - these are great for students who will sit on the floor in small groups, very lightweight

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Seating - flexible, made for small people, versatile, very inexpensive

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Comfortable Seating /Creating Spaces - these are wipeable and have a handle; organic to bring "nature indoors"

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Centers - mark the activity using these frames...use neon expo marker and put black paper in the frame

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Comfortable Seating/Creating Spaces

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Storage Needs - boxes to hide piles of books or notebooks

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Storage Needs - containers that can hook onto bins or carts

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Storage Needs - cardboard & banana reed crate boxes