I am constantly making small changes to my classroom. As I see the children have lost interest in a certain center or basket of items that I have out to explore then I begin looking at what I might need to do to bring back new interest. Do I need to change the items that are in the baskets? Do I need to rework the space so there is more room for play? Do I need to give the children more time to play? Do I need to model play just a bit so I can inspire new interest? Â So many questions to consider when setting up centers and then keeping them fresh and interesting throughout the school year.
The classroom environment is what I spend more time on as a teacher than anything else for I know the classroom environment is like a second teacher. The classroom environment affects learning, behavior, skill development, and all things related to having a happy and healthy early learning experience for both the child and the teacher.Â
I have shared about classroom set up, classroom centers, or classroom management in the articles shared below...
Use a magnifying glass to spark enthusiastic learning!
One of my favorite tools to spark enthusiastic learning all around the classroom is a set of magnifying glasses. Over the years, my teachers and
Use music in your classroom to create a magical experience
In the early childhood classroom, the use of music and fingerplays has a way of capturing children’s attention and leading them towards success throughout the
Safe cleaning around the classroom
Are you the only one washing tables in your classroom? One of my students’ favorite ways to help around the classroom is cleaning off the
Asking the right questions can inspire and build community
How asking purposeful questions can be an effective communication tool in the preschool classroom! Now that the children have settled into our morning routine, it
Building our block center
There were lots of requests to show more of our block center, so this is for you! This year we’ve got some master builders, so
Two DIYs that will warm up your classroom
What’s one thing that makes me so happy about classroom set up? Three letters…D.I.Y. Getting to be creative person is one thing that draws me
Messy hands and paint stained clothes
When preparing your classroom its ok to get your hands a little messy and to leave with paint stained clothes. As the school year is
Making our own tiny seed pods
Making our own tiny seed pods was a fabulous exploration in science, nature, and sensory play! After reading the book “Plant the Tiny Seed” by
Simple spin art collages in preschool
If you haven’t explored spin art yet, then you are missing out. Let me show you how simple spin art can be and how spin
Displaying children’s behavior charts is risky business!
See why displaying and using visual behavior charts is risky business in the classroom and what the alternatives might be.
The rainbow center
Invite your children to explore the colors of the rainbow in a rainbow center!
Preparing the preschool environment
Being intentional with planning and preparing in your classroom will make learning meaningful for your students! There was a time in my teaching career when
Water play their way
Following the children’s lead has led to new kinds of waterplay!
A virtual tour of my preschool classroom
Keeping up with the classroom environment is where I spend most of my time as a preschool teacher! Come and join us for the Preschool Classroom blog hop tour!
Beginning a new preschool year with the things we “can” do!
We began our first week of preschool exploring the things we “can” do all around the classroom!
Let’s Play the Put-Away Game!
Learning about our preschool classroom and where things belong with this fun and simple “Put-Away” game!