The Village

For most teachers, summer vacation is drawing to a close. Over the last couple of weeks Clays Mill teachers have been busy unpacking boxes, moving furniture, and hanging things on the walls of their classrooms. 


Most teachers pretty much knew how to set up their classroom when we were in the building.  We had lots of storage and wall space for everything we needed.  The Village classrooms are not as large and definitely don't have the same storage capacity.  This has caused many teachers to turn into classroom designers.  Arranging and then re-arranging furniture to find how it will best fit their use has provided a workout for many teachers and anyone they could convince to come and help.  We have had spouses, children, moms, and even a few UK football players out to help. 


No two classrooms will look the same but here is a sample of how one has turned out. 




Furniture and boxes were brought from the building by movers. 



Before - an  empty room. 

After - a room almost ready for 5th graders.