Physical+Environment


 * The following photos are all from Mrs. Hall's first grade class at Chattahoochee Elementary. Their classroom mascot is the "Horn Frog."**
 * [[image:annareeps/073.jpg width="378" height="371"]] This is an example of the dek arrangement. There are 6 tables formed by the desks. They all face the front of the classroom. All students are required to hang their backpacks with both straps horizontal so they do not fall throughout the day.**
 * [[image:annareeps/065.jpg width="358" height="348"]] This is the reading corner. There is a bench and small colored round cushions for the students to sit on. There are books on tape for the children to read. They also have a choice of bringing their AR book or choosing one off of the shelf.**
 * [[image:annareeps/064.jpg width="376" height="322"]]This is the wall directly above the classroom library. There is an example of the three stages of writing and the three different types of writing poasters above it.**
 * [[image:annareeps/061.jpg width="266" height="388"]]This is the bathroom door located in the back of the classroom. The Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 are representative of the 4 quarters of ther year. The students get to write their name on a frog and put it under the correct column if they reach their AR goal for the quarter.**
 * This is the "How's My Day?" stoplight. Each student has a clip with their name on it. If they move their clip to yellow it is just a verbal warning. If they move their clip to red, then they get a frowny face and a parent note is sent home. If the students can make it an entire week, they get to pick a prize out of the treasure box on Friday afternoon before dismissal.**
 * [[image:annareeps/041.jpg width="319" height="378"]]This is a photo of the easel dry erase board that is directly in sight as you walk into the classroom. It usually has announcement for the students or parents. For the entire week there was a reminder to bring in field trip money and a list of the students who still needed to. There was also a reminder about the sight words test later on in the week. It is a great time saver because the teacher doesn't have to constantly verbally remind students of announcements. They have the opportunity to be reminded each time they walk in the door.**
 * This is the "Word Wall" behind Mrs. Hall's desk. It is all of the 1st grade sight words in alphabetical order. If they need to know how to spell a word she always refers them to this wall. It is a great tool that she uses for a lot of alphabetical order activities as well.**

This is a close up photo of the class pets. They are two turtles named Horn and Frog. They live in a 50 gallon tank and like to eat feeder fish and turtle food. They are a very easy class pet to have and doesn't require much upkeep or attention.
 * This is located on the storage cabinet to the left as you walk in the classroom. This is the "Hall's Helper" wall. As the students walk in, they automatically check to see if they have been chosen to be a helper for the day. There is a calendar helper, line leader, door holder, lunch counter, computer helper, paper helper, trash helper, and volume control helper.**
 * This is a graphic organizer of what the students learn throughout the year that the children construct themselves. The basic layout of given to them, but they are responsible for adding to the different subjects when they cover a new unit. It is a great tool for showing them how certain topics build on one another and reviews.**