Accessibility and organization are key aspects when designing the physical arrangement of the classroom. The
physical arrangement of the classroom assists with the prevention of problematic classroom behavior by making
sure that materials and resources for students are readily available. Teachers can establish routines for distributing,
using, returning, and storing materials in an effort to prevent confusion. Some suggestions for setting up
routines include designating shelf space for supplies, basal readers, dictionaries, and class and homework assignments;
developing and teaching procedures for borrowing materials; and routinely assigning the distribution
of materials on a rotating basis so that all students get an opportunity to distribute supplies (Smith & Misra,
1992). Advanced planning with regard to the selection and distribution of materials maximizes instructional time
and makes the environment more predictable.