This is the second in a three-part series. In it, we explore how to build a studio environment inspired by locker room design.
It was written by my good friend and colleague, Christina Whitlock, NCTM. I asked her to write this series for you since, of all the conference sessions I attended last year, it was the one that impacted me the most.
If you missed the first posts in this series, I would recommend reading it first.
Part 1 – Studio Interdependence
In part 1, we looked at a few ways to incorporate a sense of interdependence in your studio. Today’s post is going to focus on your studio environment or, in keeping with the theme of this series, your Studio “Locker Room!”
I realize we all have varying degrees of control over the physical space we teach in, but I hope this post will inspire you to seek out similar applications that work for you.
Creating Studio Legacy – Tradition
Let’s consider this picture of the Hofstra Ladies’ Lacrosse Team locker room.
The first thing I notice is the statement, “Tradition Never Graduates.” Friends, we all know, sports are ALL about legacy! Why should your studio be any different?
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Carpet Squares. I went to my local carpet store and asked if they had old samples they needed to get off their hands. They were happy to sell them to me for $1 each. I purchased 25. My original intent was to hand them out to families to use as bench “prop-ups.” Layering several of them is a perfect way to boost a little kiddo up on the bench without beeing too “cushy.” I just store them under a table in the studio.
I had a freshman beginning student who’s been with me a year and a half. She’s currently playing at Faber 2B level but is ready for a good challenge piece.
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