Step 1: Self-Contained classroom Setup

Over the next 8 weeks, I'm walking you through my Self-contained setup in 8 steps. 

Check out all 8 steps here! 

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1-page checklist to set up your self-contained classroom.

1 – Floor Plan

Action Steps:

Set dedicated areas (break area, equipment storage, cool down, independent).

Put students with the most needs first (some need more space and storage for medical supplies, distancing due to behaviors, etc.).

Step 1: Floor Plan

Keep in mind other things such as snacks, supplies, student & staff supplies, and storage.

Label areas.

Don’t worry, you’ll probably tweak this on the first day, first week, 2nd week, or first month and then…it’ll finally slow down!

If you’re able, keep similar areas grouped together. Create a layout in Powerpoint, or doodle it on paper. Make sure furniture is high enough for students in wheelchairs to ‘wheel under.’

The first image in the picture is independent carrols, set of 4, the 2nd image is another station with an empty metal shelf. The top right visual is a sensory board and lastly is a screenshot of a PowerPoint layout of my self-contained classroom floor plan. 

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Go to step 2: Class Schedule

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