Designing for Connection: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Classroom Setup

This guide helps you reimagine your classroom setup as a trauma-informed, healing-centered space that fosters connection, emotional regulation, and belonging for all students. With practical strategies rooted in Resilient Futures' 4 R’s (Relate, Reflect, Renew, and Restore), you’ll learn how to design zones, calming corners, visual supports, and collaborative layouts that honor neurodiversity and student voice. Whether you’re starting fresh or making small changes, your classroom can become a sanctuary.