Fun Make-over – Transforming Your Classroom For The Fun Of It

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My kids have told me over and over that they wanted to send my name and picture to those make-over television shows. I finally understood what they were talking about. Kids want their surroundings to be upbeat, creative, visually appealing, modern, what they like, and fun!

When they spend most of their awake time in the classroom, and you as well, it is no wonder they respond to the environment in which they are in. How would you like your bedroom if you have to spend 7 hours (awake) each day?

The phrase “You are what you eat” goes true for the classroom. You learn according to the energy flow of the room and your surroundings. An uncluttered room or area is more conducive for learning than a cluttered area. The more space the freer the energy will be able to move in the classroom, less stress on everyone and a more attentive class.

Why not clear the clutter and replace it with fun things!

Easy suggestions include:

• Bulletin boards with themes like baby pictures or funny pictures

• Funny ads

• Cartoons

• Joke of the Day

• Funny Signs

Include the students in each step: the cleaning, sorting, organizing, planning, and preparation. Have different people assigned to the tasks for accountability like you do student of the week.

Changing the room will lighten up the student’s day and yours. Your lesson will go smooth and they will be more agreeable to participating in their learning. Start a subject with something from your make-over that will enhance the mood for learning.

Keep the fun in mind with decorating your room. Create a makeover for the FUN of it!

Donna Marie Laino is a nurse, humorist, motivational speaker and success coach. She also uses humor as a holistic practitioner and Certified Laughter Leader to deal with life stress and health. You are invited to visit her humor blog at: http://www.healingwithhumor.blogspot.com

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