Decorating a classroom for the first of September for first-graders is an important and responsible event, because this day is of great importance in the lives of future students. But this is also a puzzle for teachers, who bear the burden of responsibility for the first impression of first-graders. The budget is small, but the responsibility is considerable. It is necessary to impress both students and their parents. But don’t worry - with a little imagination and manual skill, you’ll get a wonderful design!
The power of the first call
A child's acquaintance with the schedule, desks, class and teachers begins, of course, with the line - a holiday that each of us associates with balloons, a huge number of flowers and a concert program. It is at this time that we form our first impression of the school, but it is fixed within the walls of our own office, where immediately after the first bell the children are sent to be initiated into school.
This room becomes a real second home for students, where they encounter their first joys and sorrows, hopes and expectations. This is why the design of a primary school classroom plays such an important role.
Reflection of changes in the rhythm of life in the design of a school classroom
Fall, winter, spring and summer holidays are an opportunity to change up the classroom once again, allowing students to feel like they are in a different environment when they return to class after the holidays. These changes may be minor or, conversely, dramatic, but they must be noticeable.
For example, if you place indoor plants in the corners of your office, this will dramatically change the atmosphere in the classroom. Make sure that the plants in the room have enough sunlight, this is necessary for them to bloom. Children can take part in gardening in the classroom by watering flowers, and you can teach students about the life cycle of plants. You can add coziness and comfort to the classroom by placing a sofa and lounge chairs in it.
Several important features
Each of us has our own special memories of our first home at school. For some, this is a large auditorium with light walls, filled with desks. Others recall the numerous portraits of writers, poets and scientists placed directly above the board.
The correct design of a primary school classroom determines not only our future associations and taste preferences, but also the educational process, the psychological background that develops among students.
Literally every detail turns out to be significant in this regard. The design of a primary school classroom should begin first with the choice of colors. Psychologists around the world have long proven its influence on the nervous system, so it is extremely important to make the right choice in this regard.
Student desks
You shouldn’t lose sight of your students’ desks. However, such a space should be decorated as modestly as possible so that children are not distracted by the accessories on the table from the teacher’s speech. How can you decorate your desks without going overboard?
It can be:
- Thematic stickers or stickers. It would be fun if each desk had its own unique sticker. Just before purchasing, be sure to check whether such a charm can be removed well, so that when cleaning the desks you do not spoil the surface of the wood;
- School supplies. Place on your desks various supplies that may be useful to the children in the coming school year. On September 1, it will simply be an installation, a kind of addition to the spirit of the educational process.
Also, decorations on the desk can also be of a practical nature, for example, used in games and competitions that you may be planning to hold with the children.
Something about color
It is no secret that at such an early age children are very active and are sometimes simply amazingly eccentric. That is why the correct choice of wall color is especially important in such a process as decorating a primary school classroom.
Reddish shades, for example, will affect the nervous system as a kind of catalyst, and therefore you should not even count on order during lessons. The blue range, on the contrary, leads to a state of calm and stimulates attentiveness, which makes it one of the most successful options. Decorating a primary school classroom in green shades can also be called correct, but the yellow shade of the spectrum, although it will help strengthen the student body, will have a negative effect on concentration.
If you get creative
A careful look will see what can be improved, made more convenient, more expressive.
Collective work of students in technology lessons or during summer work practice, in the “Skillful Hands” circle will help add cheerfulness to the walls of the hall, for example, with the following options:
Options for painting walls, floors, ceilings
Let's look at simple-to-use wall decor options in the corridor, where the effect is achieved mainly by painting the walls with water-based paint, which makes the work process as easy and cheap as possible for educational institutions. Such materials are inexpensive, so finishing the premises will not put a strain on the school’s budget.
Attention! “The ceilings and walls of all rooms must be smooth, without cracks, cracks, deformations, or signs of fungal infection and can be cleaned using a wet method using disinfectants.” SanPiN 2.4.2.2821-10
Wall painting can be classified according to the following principles:
- Painting made in forms reminiscent of geometric figures;
- Decorative ornament;
- Painting, which reveals itself in a variety of symbols and images;
- Painting that performs an educational function;
One of the options for decorative interior decoration can be wall painting made in geometric shapes. Such painting can be easily transferred to the walls using a projector or ruler according to given sizes and patterns, or you can use a stencil made by yourself or ordered from a printing house.
You can use stencils to paint walls with decorative patterns. We will get a kind of sketch of the future painting, which we will fill with color.
Options for different patterns and color combinations
Wall painting, which reveals itself in a variety of symbols and images, looks good both in large halls and narrow corridors; and can work as a navigation sign between floors.
Some drawings on the walls can simultaneously serve a teaching function. They clearly demonstrate the laws of chemistry, physics, geometry, the Russian language and other scientific facts.
These drawings catch your eye every day and are therefore remembered better. Walls, floors, ceilings are a good platform for demonstrating scientific laws.
Using a stencil
A stencil made in a printing house is a hard film with the necessary shapes cut out on it. This template is inexpensive and easy to use.
Use of self-adhesive film in work
Drawings on the wall made using self-adhesive film look impressive.
Algorithm for working with self-adhesive film:
- The wall must first be prepared; it must be smooth, without cracks or roughness. Then mark the general dimensions of the drawing on this wall. If the illustration is large, mark the joints of the parts of the illustration.
- The intended illustration is marked and cut out
- The film is glued to the wall evenly, without bubbles.
A rich variety of colors provides great opportunities.
An original, modern, tasteful school design can add enthusiasm to students and make their years of schooling an exciting and aesthetically pleasing process.
The school space needs bright, eye-pleasing colors that make the interiors cozy and interesting. Each composition is unique, both in shape and painting.
Graphic design of premises
School textbooks themselves can give us design ideas for design. Their stories contain educational moments. They will be very useful for students. At school you can study everywhere: in front of the school, on the stairs, in the hallway, at the tables in the cafeteria in the school yard.
The walls of the school always benefit from drawings, posters, panels, and photo collages made by the schoolchildren themselves. These heartfelt works are beautiful and always have an emotional resonance.
School stairs - helping the educational process
Decorating stairs with your own hands can also be directed in the right direction. The color scheme develops students' interest in acquiring knowledge.
Using similar colors makes this school area bright
Admiring the colorful design of the flights of stairs, students of such a school will develop respect for other people's work and a love of art.
Using patterns with self-adhesive film in the design of stairs
And if desired, stairs can also develop aesthetic taste and perform an educational function, helping to remember important data.
Decorating elements
Decorating a school auditorium also plays an important role. The design of a primary school classroom, a photo of which can be found in any student album, requires the presence of some decorating elements.
Bare walls can easily discourage even the most active children from learning, which is why there must be something within the classroom that the eye can focus on. Remember your school years and the design of your primary school classroom: photos on the walls, tables with the alphabet and numbers, and for some, a living corner.
However, being too zealous when it comes to decorating can be a big mistake. Too many bright pictures, fancy figurines, tables and other decorative elements can distract students, which, of course, will not have a positive effect on the learning process.
Decoration of the hall for September 1
How to decorate the assembly hall for the Day of Knowledge if a line is planned to be held there? Of course, with balls! This decoration has long become traditional for decorating large rooms for any celebration.
From the balloons you can make a symbol of the first bell - a bell, funny people - children-students who came to the holiday. These are perhaps the most complex design elements of all those presented in this article. But if you already have some balloon modeling skills, then making these crafts will not be so difficult for you, especially if you use numerous master classes as a model, which can be found on the pages of thematic websites.
Yes, even simply framing the stage with balloons will create a festive mood, and such decoration does not require any special knowledge at all - just a little imagination and creative mood.
Concentration at a specific location
In every class, from the first to the last, there must be a so-called classroom corner. As a rule, it is presented in the form of a small stand on which a list of students, duty schedules, main victories, class achievements, and general photographs are recorded. The design of the corner in elementary school, of course, will differ from similar stands in high school.
The color scheme of the corners of younger schoolchildren, as a rule, turns out to be more colorful, and letter notes organically alternate with pictures.
How not to design a class
Although the first of September is a holiday, this does not mean at all that bulky and bright decorations will be appropriate. Still, this is a day of knowledge and the abundance of decorations should not mislead children that the first of September is similar to the same New Year.
What to avoid and why:
- bulky paper garlands. Yes, they are undoubtedly beautiful, intricate and wonderful hanging from the ceiling. Only in rooms with low ceilings will they block the view. The teacher will definitely have a good view of the children, but the parents who gather at the back of the class may definitely miss a lot;
- large bunches of balloons. The backs of chairs hung with helium balloons will disturb everyone: the teacher, students, parents. Use balloons in moderation and do not inflate them to gigantic sizes;
- colorful and large decorations on the board. Restraint is very important for the blackboard, since attention should first of all be focused on the teacher, and not on the drawings and other decorations on the board;
- When buying flowers, avoid flowers with a strong, pungent aroma in advance. Firstly, such an aroma in a classroom with such a crowd of people will be a real cause for irritation. Secondly, allergies to strong floral aromas are more common.
Do not overdo it with an abundance of decorations, so that the students’ attention remains mostly on the teacher, and the environment around creates a trusting and festive atmosphere. Then the task of decorating a classroom for first-graders by the first of September will not become a problem!
Design Guide
Despite the abundance of recommendations, traditions and personal preferences, there are certain norms and standards that should be followed when carrying out any action. The design of the office in which primary schoolchildren will spend their first years in an educational institution is no exception.
The fact of personal preference or correlation with the style of the school cannot even be disputed in this regard. Most of the decisions regarding the decoration and filling of school classrooms are made taking into account not only the allocated funds, but also the ideas of the teacher to whom the premises are assigned.
However, registration of primary classes according to the Federal State Educational Standard is mandatory these days. These standards detail the basic requirements for this event.
Living room
The trend of modernism provides opportunities for the use of boards as decorative elements of space that decorate the interior.
To eliminate the association with school and study, decorators offer many ideas for using a chalkboard as an accessory in the living room space.
It is not necessary to write or draw something on the wall - paintings and photos will lift your mood, emphasize your style, and add a little color.
Decorations have always been a challenge to taste and imagination. People tend to personalize the space they live in, and this makes them feel comfortable.
Modernism in creativity makes your room convenient and comfortable. Keep in mind that chalkboards can not only make a surface in your home more fun, but you should also be prepared for the possibility that your family may be allergic to chalk dust.
Where do norms come from?
First of all, it should be noted that this abbreviation is usually understood as the so-called federal state educational standard. Absolutely all school education directly depends on the rules and regulations provided for in this document. For primary schools, there is a special standard for primary general education, in accordance with which the classroom for younger schoolchildren should be designed.
The educational process in primary school is primarily a cognitive activity. The task of a primary school teacher is not only the formation of an initial knowledge base in the field of reading and writing. This is also educational work aimed at modeling children’s worldview and familiarizing them with the structure of the environment.
In accordance with this, the Federal State Educational Standard provides for a number of rules and regulations, compliance with which ensures a full-fledged educational process.
First of all, this standard, of course, describes in detail the mandatory technical structure of the office. In this case, we mean the presence of a blackboard, desks, bookcases, and a teacher’s desk. Also indisputable requirements include the presence of a video player and a TV in the primary school classroom.
The latter is due to the fact that the learning process should be not only cognitive, but also playful in nature, which is ensured by the presence of multimedia technology.
Bathroom
A board in a small bathroom will help it look modern and unusual. The chalkboard is very versatile and you can change its appearance within minutes. If you prefer tiles or wallpaper on the walls, then you can use a board on the bathroom door.
Black color on the walls in the bathroom and soft lighting will create a special pleasant look for the room. You can paint just part of the wall, or if you like a painted ceiling, take this opportunity to create a unique bathroom decor.
A good message in the morning is always nice. Turn your walls into inspiration boards for a great daily start. Try a combination of drawing, writing and wall art. There are plenty of ideas you can use to help bland walls look interesting and creative.
A chalkboard can help organize your space.
The wall in the bathroom is usually decorative in nature. A simple and ingenious idea of attaching a message board to the wall will make the space transform to become more attractive.
Game moment
As mentioned earlier, this component is one of the most important, which indicates the need to create the most comfortable conditions for students.
In classrooms intended for junior grades, there must be items used as playing material. Their role can be a variety of crafts, soft toys, cubes and much more. However, in this case, compliance with rational frameworks is very important. Items present in the classroom must be included by the teacher in the educational process.
Small toys like blocks or crafts, for example, can be used to teach counting or reading. Soft toys can serve excellently for organizing all kinds of theatrical scenes.
The design of an elementary school classroom: photographs, drawings, tables and colors of native walls is something that stays with us for life. In these rooms, a person’s personality, taste preferences, and character traits are formed. We will remember this place for many years with great love and warmth in our souls.
Blackboard
It is worth understanding that the blackboard is of central and key importance. Firstly, it will invariably appear in the further learning process. Secondly, the blackboard in almost all classrooms occupies almost the entire wall and students accordingly turn their gaze towards it. Therefore, you absolutely cannot lose sight of the board.
Here are some options:
- Use crayons to fill the empty areas of the workboard with drawings. You can get by with just a figurative image of flowers or draw a character well-known among children. This character can also be made part of the holiday scenario;
Be careful when choosing crayons. Some of them tend to scratch the surface of the board. Even after you erase them, clear traces of the previous inscription remain. Test the crayons on your board before you use them.
- You can cut out children's palms from colored paper (preferably double-sided) and write the names of future first-graders on one side. Glue the prepared palms on the board in one area or paste along the length of the frame, but so that the students can see the written names;
- Contact parents to obtain a photo of each student. Print them out and also stick the photo on the board with the names signed. This way, first-graders will remember their future classmates faster;
- Draw or buy themed posters. If you are going to draw, then it is better to contact a person who knows how to do it well. It is not necessary to fill the posters with classic congratulations on the first of September. You can also use neutral expressions that the teacher can apply to other school celebrations.
Remember that the first of September occurs every year. Perhaps some of the previous teachers saved birthday posters, paper decorations, and other supplies that they could share. Don't hesitate to ask and save your own energy.
Indoor plants are a beautiful addition to the school interior
Landscaping of recreation areas and classrooms has a beneficial effect on the mental and physical activity of children. Plants increase comfort, relieve stress and beautify a space. Fresh flowers in the school building purify the air from harmful substances and saturate the premises with oxygen.
The living corner develops the aesthetic taste of students. It shows how important it is to take care of nature.
Plants located in the hall will fit harmoniously and create comfort if you follow some simple rules:
- Flowers should be grown in pots of the same size and color or in common tubs.
- Plants with large leaves look beautiful.
- Compositions of green corners decorated in a certain style fit harmoniously
- To avoid blocking natural light, flowers should not be placed on windowsills.
You shouldn’t hang knitted pots on the walls, this “dust collector” looks untidy, and even when watering, there may be drips on the wall. Decorative elements that are not selected in the same style litter the space visually, the room looks unkempt and sloppy.
Children's health comes first
Now a little instruction that will help you understand what plants cannot be grown in school premises
Important! When creating landscaping, be sure to take into account the list of poisonous plants that are not suitable for placement in a school: it is prohibited to grow euphorbias, bulbous plants, amaryllis plants, and cacti.
| Indoor plant | Why is it dangerous? |
| Agave | The juice is dangerous; upon contact it causes contact dermatitis. |
| The juice and berries are poisonous and can cause swelling of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and upon contact with the eyes, changes in the cornea and conjunctivitis. |
| The leaves and stems contain alkaloids, which causes nausea, vomiting, lacrimation, confusion, and there may even be convulsions and coma. |
| Some types of aloe provoke bleeding and miscarriage. |
| The whole plant is dangerous, irritating the mucous membranes. |
| Juice upon contact with the skin causes irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes, and contact with the eyes provokes conjunctivitis. |
| The bulbs of the plant provoke vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain begins, the stomach and intestines become inflamed, and symptoms of paralysis are observed. |
| When ingested, the juice causes a severe stomach ache, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. The plant can cause paralysis of the vocal cords, and blisters and swelling may occur on the skin. |
| The milky sap of the plant is very poisonous. In addition to the usual symptoms of poisoning, heart failure may develop. If in contact with eyes, it causes temporary blindness. |
Poisonous plants also include:
- Asparagus berries irritate mucous membranes;
- Japanese euonymus (all parts of this plant are dangerous: they cause poisoning);
- Geranium (pelargonium) (may trigger asthma attacks or allergies);
- Hydrangea (causes skin irritation);
- Croton (sap poisonous);
- Lilies (the aroma causes headaches);
- Monstera (all parts of the plant are dangerous);
- Oleander (the aroma provokes headaches);
- Nightshade (all parts of the plant and especially the berries are dangerous);
- Pachypodeum (substances that the plant contains have a negative effect on cardiac activity - if it is swallowed, vomiting, diarrhea and even respiratory arrest occur);
- Spathiphyllum (sap is poisonous);
- Ficus (sap poisonous);
- Philodendron (all parts of the plant are dangerous; the juice causes inflammation of all mucous membranes, can destroy tissue, and leads to severe gastric upset);
- Cyclamen (alpine violet; toxic substances can cause headaches, nausea and diarrhea);
- Yucca.
Profile educational institutions
In addition to secondary schools, there are other types of educational institutions.
Private School Design Solutions
With sufficient funding, a private school can achieve a result that will bring dynamic elements to the school interior. Using bright furniture you can create a creative zone for education, communication and relaxation.
Studying in spacious rooms with an informal atmosphere, bright, interactive, modular furniture is the dream of many schoolchildren.
Let's visit an English language school
The interior of an English language school should be filled with the atmosphere of good old England. And although in foggy Albion they actively use tartan, dark red and dark green colors, it is better to use light colors to decorate the walls of an English language school, so we will have a beautifully organized bright and not boring English classroom, the room will be light and spacious.
- The walls are the first thing that catches your eye when you enter the office. Therefore, we will try to focus on them any visual demonstration materials necessary for training.
- Illustrations of English-speaking countries and their architectural landmarks are well placed in the English language classroom.
- The classroom must be equipped with various attributes that are closely related to language learning. These attributes help create the right atmosphere and can be used in the learning process.
- When arranging furniture, a good option is a set of tables that differ in height and fit compactly in the space.
A driving school is also an educational institution
The driving school provides preparation for passing exams for the right to drive motor vehicles. Students pay serious attention to the technical base and other equipment of the driving school.
- The design of the driving school premises must be fully consistent with preparing and practically practicing the necessary skills and abilities.
- The interior should reflect the purpose and help students learn the basics of traffic legislation and cargo transportation rules.
- Visual demonstration material and car simulators will help you study the technical features of a car, the theory of safe driving, and the provision of emergency medical care.
Of course, the price of such auto-simulators is quite high, but the investment will be justified.
Let's present a few photos for clarity:
We have reviewed several interior options that will help turn any educational space into a cozy corner. Of course, these are not all design decisions. You can always dream up and come up with something of your own, unusual, bright, or you can combine all those suggested above and we will get an unusual, different, your own interior of a modern school.
