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Aug 6, 2025 7 min

EP35 - Plan Your Classroom with Purpose: 8 Steps to Intentional Setup

from Empowering the Educator Within Hosted by Christina Shala

Setting up your classroom isn’t just about where to place the tables or how to decorate the walls—it’s about designing an environment that supports learning, reflects your teaching goals, and grows with your students. In this episode, we walk through an 8-step planning process using the Classroom Setup Planner—a free visual tool that helps you organize your space with intention. Whether you're a new teacher, changing grade levels, or simply looking for a fresh start, this episode will guide you through every decision with clarity and purpose. 🔗 Download the Classroom Setup Planner Visit shalabooks.com or use the link in the episode description. 📚 Mentioned in this episode: Empowering the Educator Within – The book and workbook for intentional school planning ESBPlanners – Digital tools for aligning curriculum, classroom setup, and collaboration 💬 Share how your classroom setup is supporting your learners! Leave a comment on the blog or tag us @shalabooks. Looking for a specific focus? Browse all episodes by category in the Empowering the Educator Within – Episode Guide.

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Setting up your classroom? Don’t just decorate—design with intention. In this episode, we walk through 8 practical steps using the Classroom Setup Planner to help you create a space that aligns with your teaching goals and supports student learning. Whether you’re new to teaching or simply refreshing your room, this episode will guide you through vision, materials, layout, and more. 📥 Download the free planner and explore related tools at shalabooks.com

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EP35 - Plan Your Classroom with Purpose: 8 Steps to Intentional Setup

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  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:40 Start With Your Vision
  3. 1:25 Anchor Setup in Learning
  4. 2:10 Match Materials to Purpose
  5. 2:55 Map the Space Around the Learning
  6. 3:35 Sketch and Design
  7. 4:20 Reflect and Refine
  8. 5:10 Revisit the Process
  9. 6:10 Closing Segment: Purpose Over Pinterest

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