The document describes a proposed music classroom for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students. It details different areas of the classroom including storage cabinets, a media center, an Orff instrumentarium, and a movement/performance area. It also outlines classroom rules and procedures such as using signals for bathroom breaks, practicing safe movement, and properly storing instruments. The goal is to provide a safe, engaging learning environment where students can explore music, dance, and drama.

1. The Music Exploratorium A music classroom for Prek-5 th grade A safe learning environment for children to explore music, dance, and drama.

2. Our Classroom Storage cabinets with doors- adjustable shelving. White board and bulletin board strips on doors for display Media Center: MP3, DVD, CD, computer, SMART board Movement/Performance Area Children use this multi-functional space to dance, create dramas, play games, make music. There is plenty of space for props and will allow children freedom of movement. No furniture required here. Orff Instrumentarium

3. Inside the Classroom Area Description Storage Cabinets Cabinets run along one wall. Inside, adjustable shelving provides ample space for frame/hand drums, smaller drums, color instruments (triangles, finger cymbals, maracas, etc…) , recorders, rhythm sticks, etc… Plenty of bins make organizing easy. There are bins for scarves, costumes, and props. The doors have white boards and bulletin board strips so that I can hang posters and visual aids for the students. Media Center This area to include MP3, DVD, SMART Board, computer… shelving for books and CDs helps students see our collection. Ideally, I’d like a few computers and piano keyboards to provide students with a listening/creating center. Orff Instrumentarium This area includes xylophones, metallophones, glockenspeils, drums, storage bins for mallets and extra bars. Movement/Performance area Ideally big enough to do circle dances, line dances, games, dramatizations, and musical performance. Wall Area I do not like cluttered walls, however one wall needs space to create a large music staff and have a place to display composer of the month and our Quality student/teacher posters.

4. Rules In Prince William County schools, we use the Baldrige method. Part of that involves the students and teachers brainstorming together at the beginning of the year and creating lists of what makes a quality teacher and student. When they agree on what qualifies as “quality,” the teacher displays the agreed results. The usual results are the following: “ I listen attentively.” “ I always try my best.” “ I respect the instruments.” “ I show respect to my peers by listening and waiting my turn.” In my class, we are quality musicians and I add that we can learn interesting things from each other. I also say that we are in a safe environment and that we accept everyone’s efforts without judgments. I also frequently ask the students to reflect on what went well and what did not and how we can make effective/positive changes. Quality Counts