Design Your Dream Classroom is an interactive, hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity where students plan, design, and present their own dream classroom. This engaging speaking and vocabulary project encourages students to think critically, collaborate in groups, and communicate their ideas using real-world English.
Perfect for small groups, ESL centers, or full-class projects, this activity combines communication, grammar, and creativity in one meaningful task. Students brainstorm, “shop” for classroom items within a set budget, justify their decisions in English, and present their final design to the class — making learning both practical and fun!
What’s Included
- Teacher directions and classroom setup guide
- Student brainstorming page
- Budget tracking sheet
- 32 classroom object & furniture cards + “Just for Fun” creative item cards
- Blank “Draw Your Dream Classroom” page
- “Describe Your Dream Classroom” pages with discussion and presentation prompts
Language Focus
- Vocabulary: Classroom furniture, school supplies, adjectives, colors, prepositions
- Grammar: There is / There are, because, prepositions of place, comparatives
- Skills: Speaking, listening, teamwork, budgeting, and presentation
Why Teachers Love It
- Encourages collaboration, creativity, and real-life communication
- Perfect for speaking assessments or end-of-unit projects
- Engages students with authentic language use and critical thinking
- Flexible and easy to adapt for different age levels and class sizes
Perfect For
- ESL / EFL / ELL classrooms
- “School & Classroom Vocabulary” units
- Team-building or English conversation lessons
- Project-Based Learning weeks or grammar review activities
Pair It With
Pair this classroom design project with Classroom Objects Vocabulary Flashcards from Hot Chocolate Teachables to reinforce key vocabulary before students begin planning their dream classroom.
Perfect For Teachers Searching For
- Project-based ESL speaking activities
- Teamwork and communication lessons
- Classroom vocabulary projects
- Interactive grammar and vocabulary review
- ESL end-of-unit presentation ideas
This Dream Classroom Project transforms vocabulary and grammar practice into a collaborative, creative experience your students will remember. No prep required — just print, organize groups, and let your students’ imaginations come to life!
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Make ESL Speaking Fun with This Creative Classroom Design Project
Also available on Tpt
If you prefer you can get this resource on TpT : Build Your Dream Classroom – ESL Project-Based Learning & Speaking Activity