You spend a lot of hours in your classroom, so you want to make it a place that’s inviting and fun for you and your students. Finding the right layout, furniture, and decor can be time-consuming, but the effort will be worth it in the long run. To save you some time, we’ve come up with a list of 15 fun and inspiring first grade classroom ideas for inspiration!
1. Give your library a makeover
Who wouldn’t want to curl up to read in a beautiful spot like that?
Source: @teachingtelfer
2. Encourage leadership
Set the tone by empowering students with leadership skills.
Source: @glitterandhummus
3. Connect the (dry erase) dots!
How fun (and practical!) are these paper-saving dry erase dots for your teacher table?
Source: @firstiesandfashion
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4. Support their career aspirations
Let your students know that they can reach for the stars (and that you support them)!
Source: @teachinginmusiccity
5. Create learning zones
Use seating clusters to create learning stations in your first grade classroom!
Source: @alexandriasirles
6. Put positivity on display
On bad days, a bulletin board like this reminds us of the good in our world.
Source: @miss.catalano
7. Make your reading table more inviting
Soft, colorful seating can make reading time more comfortable for kids.
Source: @mrsosgoodsclass
8. Keep kids safe with helpful displays
We’d love to go back to normal, but for now, we can find fun ways to remind kids how to stay safe and healthy.
Source: @teach.love.and.pray
9. Turn your library into a sanctuary
A cool, organized reading nook can be a welcomed escape from a noisy first grade classroom.
Source: @happyteachings_
10. Experiment with layouts and spacing
Come up with different configurations and see which ones work best.
Source: @readteachbeach
11. Plan for the entire school year
It’s better to get ahead now than try to scramble once classes begin!
Source: @sparkles.pencils.and.plans
12. Organize your bookshelf
Make it easier for everyone to find the book they are looking for! And make sure to check out our favorite bookshelves and fill them with first grade books.
Source: @mrs.hodgeskids
13. Upgrade your word wall
Using word magnets on your whiteboard takes first grade classroom literacy to the next level.
Source: @onederful_in_first
14. Organize everything
From color-coded folders to labeled drawers, good organization can be a sanity saver!
Source: @mrs.lees.little.lights
15. Keep It bright & spacious
Sometimes, less is more. Space between desks and less clutter can really open up your first grade classroom!
Source: @hellomrsteacher
Plus check out the ultimate checklist for setting up your first grade classroom.
If these ideas inspired you, join our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group and come talk with the very teachers who suggested them!
