Ideal Classroom

As of right know I want to teach the lower grades; mostly likely kindergarteners. When I in vision my classroom I see the primary colors splashed around the room in some kind of IKEA organizational style. I see neat little shelf (Cubby’s) with the students names on them. Loads of shelves jam packed with toys in Tupperware containers. In the main part of the room there’s a chair for the teacher- then surrounding that chair, in a half circle, colorful rugs for the students to sit on during reading and circle time. The desk will be arranged in groups of four or so. The decor around the room will suggest that the kids are working hard and having a great time doing it. We will have a class pet (Gil) the fish and a plant; maybe even a row of milk cartons with seeds waiting to sprout lining the window. The teacher desk will be over flowing with papers, sticky notes, jars, candy, and knickknack given me by grateful parents. Near the door will be the hall passed and pencil sharper.
When the bell rings the students will file some happy some sleepy. Most of them will be happy to be there and want to tell me all about the bug they saw on the sidewalk. The parents will need to hear about what going on each day. Some parents will be helpful by not adding to my workload and ask if they can help with anything. Some parents will be kind by tell me how much their child loves coming. Some will think there child would be better off somewhere else, and I will have to work hard to please them. The children will be eager to do everything, (one or two will be unsure and one won’t want to do anything). On the whole they will be fun and cute. My days will go by learning from them and seeing them grow.