- The general mentality at the center is to put up visual aids, posters and more stimulus for children to learn and grow. But sometimes too much stimulus can also distract children. - I had heard about [[Noise Meter]] but some team members pointed out how it can be distracting as well. - We need to create a clam environment where children are aided but not overwhelmed. - The other main thing is that it also creates a certain level of quality expectation for the children that not any and every work will be put up. ----- children “were more distracted by the visual environment, spent more time off task, and demonstrated smaller learning gains when the walls were highly decorated than when the decorations were removed” (Fisher, Godwin, & Seltman, 2014, p. 1362). As teachers, reducing the external stimuli in our classrooms is especially important for young students, because the ability to focus is something that develops as children age - Timothy Walker in [[Teach Like Finland]] “Learning is supported by a peaceful and friendly working atmosphere,” - Timothy Walker in [[Teach Like Finland]]