Blocks Paper Scissors Podcast #2. Room Design


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In our second episode, Clark and Clyde talk about a critical aspect of TAB pedagogy: room design. The physical learning environment and it's connection to creative learning experience and developing artistic behaviors are examined in this week's podcast. Check the photo's below for examples of learning centers, pop-up centers and learning provocations


The Art room at Sugar Creek Elementary - Circle Rug meeting area for Kinders and buffet style center arrangement.

The Drawing center. Tools and Paper are located on the left. Supplies are located in drawers. OSMO drawing is located on top of counter.

3D Construction area. Also the Makerspace with access to Sphero's, Makey Makey, Green Screen, Stop-Motion and Sewing

This is the painting area. Tempera bottles and cakes are available. Water Color is accessible in cabinets as well as Print-Making materials. 



A pop-up menu for students to experience the concept of emergence.


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