Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Decorating without Distracting I've heard so many mixed ideas about how classroom decorations can be distracting. Some teachers say "less is more," and others say that it is a way to bring excitement and a "home-like" feeling to a classroom. What are some ways we can decorate our classrooms to be welcoming, yet not too distracting? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I definitely come from a more maximalist approach, but I also don't think you need to put so much stuff around the room that you don't have empty spaces. You could have flex spaces that could alternate what is on the wall during certain times of the year. I think too many decorations would cause undue stress to you and possibly the students, as you might be constantly trying to put things back where they belong or not knowing where to place something new. Creating a welcoming space for the students is one of my top priorities and I believe I can accomplish that with decor. I would definitely watch a lot of classroom tours or look at Pinterest to get ideas on what resonates with you for your classroom.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: Yes!! I love the idea of a flex space for seasonal decor or for upcoming school events, lesson-related material, etc. Rated On: October 8, 2023 7:39 pm Rated By: Emma Beatty