Happy Teaching

Episode 50: Why Your Classroom Layout Matters

May 17, 2026·8 min
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In this episode, Alex builds on last week’s conversation about playful classroom areas by introducing the idea of the “mullet of classroom design.” What does that mean? Many classrooms are set up with all the “learning” in the middle with tables, chairs, and teacher-directed spaces, while anything playful or engaging gets pushed to the edges of the room. Alex explains why this setup can actually work against engagement, independence, and classroom management. ✨ You’ll learn: Why classroom zon...

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