What if your classroom design was simple, beautiful, and easy to set up every year?

It's easy when you have a space that is based in research, best practices, and is truly focused on kids. This course can show you how!
Enroll today!

Imagine a year like this:

Back to school season doesn't have to be overwhelming. When you set up a research-based space, it's less stressful for you and more intentional for your students!

  • Your classroom looks like space where kids are celebrated and free to be themselves

  • What goes up on your walls was created by or with your students because you have a student-focused space

  • If anyone asks you about your approach, you have research-backed reasons for why your room doesn't look like everyone else's!

The Research-Based Space can help with...

  • Establishing a Student-Focused Environment

    What is your role as a teacher? Your students' roles? Learn how to change the way you see your students' identity in your space. When they become the focus of every decision (even what goes on the walls), your space become truly effective.

  • Designing a Research-Based Classroom Space

    How do colors, lighting, space, and materials affect student learning? Learn how to use research on the physical space as well as on how children react to the environment to help you design a space that is responsive to their needs and development.

  • Planning for Responsive Instruction

    Why do things like mini lessons, flexible grouping, and backwards planning make a difference? Learn how to use your newly-defined roles and research-based space to plan instruction in ways that give students the ability to flourish.

Inside TRBS

Everything you'll be learning in this course:

  • 1

    Course Introduction

    • Welcome!

    • About Your Instructor

    • Course Outline
  • 2

    Before You Begin

    • Tell me more about your background in designing your space, environment, and instruction!

    • Join our private social media pages!
  • 3

    Step 1: From Decorator to Designer

    • Decorating a Classroom vs. Designing a Space

    • Setting Design Goals for You and Your Students

    • What are your goals for your space?
  • 4

    Step 2: A Student-Focused Space

    • Designing a Classroom that is Student-Focused

    • The Making of a Co-Created Space

    • What areas can you commit to?
  • 5

    Step 3: A Research-Based Environment

    • Reviewing the Research on Colors and Lighting

    • What Makes a Classroom Reggio-Inspired?

    • Understanding the research

    • How can you be more Reggio-inspired?
  • 6

    Step 4: Student-Focused, Research-Based Instruction

    • Planning for Student-Focused Lessons

    • Planning for Differentiated Activities

    • How can you plan using this approach?
  • 7

    You did it! Now let's get to work.

    • What's next?
  • 8

    Mini Step: Consider the Seating and Be Intentional

    • Just a thought...
  • 9

    Mini Step: Consider the Walls and Remove Visual Clutter

    • Just a thought...
  • 10

    Bonus Resources

    • A Guide to Changing Your Mindset

    • A Reggio-Inspired Checklist

    • Instructional Planning Guide

Besides all of the lessons...

You will get coaching and support from me!

  • Access to our private Facebook & Instagram

    In these groups, you will be able to go live with me on multiple occasions to receive specific, individualized coaching! Share pictures and videos of your space, get feedback, and learn from your coursemates.

  • Live instruction

    Join me in real time to ask questions and get support as you make your way through the lessons. We can discuss, brainstorm, or learn together. I schedule around you, so you'll always be able to attend or re-watch what you miss.

  • Lifetime access to the program

    Our time is sacred during the school year. That's why this course is designed to move at your own pace. You have the ability to move through the lessons at whatever pace works for your life.

Enrollment is open!

Receive 15% off for a limited time!

Don't miss out on the chance to make this back to school season more focused, meaningful, and calm. What are you waiting for?
I'm ready!

Frequently Asked ?s

  • Is there a timeline for the completing the course?

    No! Once you join, you can complete the course as quickly or slowly as you like. The video lessons will always be available for you to watch and revisit as needed.

  • How can I ask questions if I have them during a lesson?

    I am available to you whenever you need me. You can quickly send me an email, find me in our private TRBS Facebook group, or reach out to me on Instagram. While the lessons may not be live, I am just a short message away!

  • Do we ever meet live for coaching or support?

    Yes! In our private Facebook group for members of The Research-Based Space, we can engage in multiple ways. You can always come into the group with any questions, ideas, or just to chat with other members. I will also be going live periodically to give small-group coaching for helping you with your design. Having multiple eyes on your space is HUGELY beneficial!