How to Create a Calming Classroom

Let your classroom be a refuge for you and your students. You can go beyond the typical motivational posters when prepping for the new school year. Check out this quick guide to transforming your classroom into a peaceful oasis.

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What Is the Calm Classroom Design Trend?

More people are discovering the importance of self-care and mental wellness in recent years. But young people can sometimes be overlooked. Practices such as meditation and mindfulness are beneficial for school-aged children, too. Incorporating themes that encourage well-being in your classroom can help your students foster self-care. And healthy minds are relaxed and ready for learning.

How to Create a Calm Classroom

There are many ways you can transform your classroom into a more calming space for learning. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Add Greenery

Begin by integrating more plants into your classroom. Of course, you don’t have to turn your school into a flower nursery, but two or three plants could be enough to create a calming, natural ambiance.

Declutter Your Walls

We know you mean well, but your classroom doesn’t need a motivational poster on every wall. Young students can find excess wall decorations distracting. Your walls don’t have to be bare, but make sure that they aren’t covered in materials that could be overstimulating for students. Ask yourself the following questions before hanging decorations: What purpose does this serve? Does it support learning?

Consider Color

Studies show that colors such as green and blue can have a calming effect and help boost focus. If your school allows it, consider painting your walls one of these colors.

Set Up a Calm Corner

A meditation corner encourages students to regulate their emotions and use calming strategies. This space doesn’t have to be elaborate. A simple meditation cushion or pillows will suffice—just make sure the area is semi-private.

The Role of Flooring in Your Calm Classroom

It's not just greenery and wall decorations that can have an effect on your classroom décor. Flooring also makes a significant difference, and you can use it to create a calming, natural atmosphere.

Light flooring of all types creates both the appearance of open space and a calming sense of harmony between the indoors and nature. Many of LL Flooring's light flooring options are also resistant to water and wear⁠—essential for the everyday activity of a busy classroom.

Materials such as wood-look porcelain tile come in various colors that make your classroom inviting. Not to mention, tile is strong and can handle high amounts of moisture—making it perfect for classrooms that experience a lot of spills.

Create a Peaceful Classroom With LL Flooring

Simple things such as decor make a huge impact, especially in a setting where young minds are hard at work. We hope these tips will help you create a calm and productive space for your students.