I remember being a new teacher and waiting so anxiously to get into my new room! I tried to imagine what it would look like...the center areas, the little tables and chairs, the storage space, etc. How would I arrange my new room? What centers would I have? Would I have enough shelves and tables? Those were just a few of the hundreds of thoughts I had before I started school. I drew my layout on notebook paper late at night when I had new teacher jitters and on napkins as I waited for my…

Create a safe and engaging environment with these daycare decoration tips. From smart zoning and age-appropriate furniture to vibrant color schemes and thoughtful technology integration, discover how to design a daycare that fosters creativity, learning, and safety for children of all ages.

K–8 educators from across the country give you a peek at their classrooms—and explain how they managed the transformations.