Self Contained Basics - Step 1: Structure & Materials

Step 1 is getting your physical structure and materials planned out to provide the most efficient areas and stations for your students and staff to participate in. Get ideas on the purpose and specifics of each area, materials that may be used for various stations, and practice floor planning your classroom for the new school year.

Resources include:

• 10-minute outline video
• 15+ full video course walkthrough
• Workstation Planning Tool
  • Helps you plan independent stations based on student goals and needs. Throughout the course, you'll get more details about schedules and supplies.
• Floorplan and Layout
  • I mean, you wouldn't build a house unless you had your floor plan? Same concept for the classroom. Don't rearrange your room and work up a sweat yet. Visualize the flow and layout before doing the backbreaking work of moving furniture.
• Classroom Zones
  • Classroom zones are more for the staff. They help organize staff responsibilities throughout the day. Staff will know what, where, and when they'll be doing something. Find more information from Chris Reeves at Autism Classroom Resources.
• DTI / Fluency Rotation Schedule
  • Rotation of students during different DTI or fluency stations.
• Motor Lab Bundle
  • Set up your motor lab with structured rotations that are sensory and motor-friendly.
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