Going back to school means having at least the first 2 weeks of planning ready to go and of course, finding time to organize and (if you have more time) decorate your classroom.
As a foreign language teacher the only reason why I decorate my classroom is one thing: visual exposure (and yes, color coordination obsession too, but that is secondary.).
I have noticed how some vocabulary words are remembered by my students just by the fact that these words are somewhere around my classroom.
I personally like to create a word wall, posters, picture dictionaries or special desk plates about each topic I am teaching. My only goal is for my students to feel confident if we are having a speaking activity, and this is when my visual aids play a great role for me.
Our classroom word wall. Students knew where to go in case they needed help with new vocabulary. Our preschool corner had posters for little ones to review colors, numbers, shapes and feelings.
Do you decorate your classroom? What works for your and your students? Let me know in the comments.
Nos vemos pronto.
Resources you might like:
Posters in Spanish – Colors, Numbers, Feelings, Classroom Rules and Shapes
Looking for a complete set of posters for your classroom? This set contains useful phrases, numbers, colors, classroom rules and shapes. The bright colors are perfect to match with your classroom decoration.
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