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Less is More: Designing Classrooms That Support Attention and Executive Function

From The Research to Practice Gap · Hosted by Helen Flores

2026-04-21·1901

Episode summary

In this episode of The Research to Practice Gap: This episode explores how classroom design impacts students’ attention, regulation, and learning. Dr. Laura Foster shares research-backed strategies for creating more intentional, less visually overwhelming spaces—and how small shifts in the environment can better support all learners.

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This episode explores how classroom design impacts students’ attention, regulation, and learning. Dr. Laura Foster shares research-backed strategies for creating more intentional, less visually overwhelming spaces—and how small shifts in the environment can better support all learners. Resources for Teachers Heavily Decorated Classrooms Disrupt Attention and Learning In Young Children Building Design for Learning with Willam Browning and James Determan How to Use Mini Anchor Chart Flipbooks to…