This document provides an overview of an art classroom through observations of the various areas of the room and suggestions for improvements. It notes that the classroom is clean and organized with labels for supplies, project displays, computers and a projector for research, and a kiln and shelving for works in progress. Suggested changes include adding a soft seating area, making student works and research more visible, improving clutter in the storage area, and utilizing the outdoor garden and demonstration table more fully. The classroom conveys a strong presence for art throughout the school.

1. Entry into the School
artwork VERY
visible
lines every hallway
teachers have done
work as well

2. Welcome to ART

3. First Impressions
Clean & Organized
Colorful
Warm and Inviting

4. The Classroom
Desk Set Up
Demo Table
Teachers Desk

5. What I would Change
Soft area in the room
desks are in very large
square-outer areas of
entire room utilized
with storage. Soft
area would be created
in space by teachers
desk. Low tent with
bean bags and rug.

6. Research and Display
2 computers
projector
dry erase board with
student examples

7. Organization
labels, labels, labels
slotted shelving
cabinets
caddies
supplies stay put
away

8. What I would Change
Research/Display-more visible student works and
students on computers doing research
Organization-ultra organized
Only fear is that this is not my personality type, this
may be more of a GOAL than a change!

9. Sinks and Clean UP
3 Numbered Sinks
Clean Up
Procedures Unclear
Inconsistent

10. What I would Change
Implement Hands Off Routine
Utilize the numbered sinks!
Revisit the job assignments

11. Storage & Kiln
Open Shelving for Works in Progress
kiln
extra supplies

12. At the Demo Table
supplies out that
kids needed
supplies under
that teacher used
to demo with
also, free draw
items at demo
table

13. What I would change
Storage and Kiln closet-very cluttered, things on the
floor, hard to walk in while taking pictures.
Demo Table-would like to see more ‘demo’s’ done at
the table rather than the projector. Hands On
approach by letting the students come up and try a
demo.

14. Management Style
Rules and Procedures
Consequences

15. What I would Change
Rules and Procedures would be posted
More student centered-allow more talking in the room
Open for student dialogue

16. Other Learning Areas
The Bear Den
Well Lit
Tables
Outside Garden
UN USED!!!

17. Outdoor Garden
Outdoors
tables and roomy
Unused

18. What I would Change
Teacher does not utilize other learning areas because
of time constraints.
50 minute classes-I would definitely get the classes
outdoors for sketching and painting.
An entire day of classes outdoors, teacher could have
supplies set up outdoors to alleviate time constraint.

19. The Tile Wall
Yearly Fundraiser for
Art
Permanent Placement
Cafeteria wall
Since school has opened
‘Tradition’

20. At a Glance....
Room is designed with everything but Soft Area
Ultra Organized
Decorated with Students Work
Art has a strong presence at this school and in this
room
A room I would be very lucky to have!