Exploring in the outdoor classroom
Exploring the outdoor classroom in preschool and the importance of setting up an equally inviting classroom environment.
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? 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.
I have shared about classroom set up, classroom centers, or classroom management in the articles shared below...
Choosing the right preschool for your child
Tips for helping parents search for the right preschool for their child.
A new bookshelf in my preschool classroom
Making a little more space in my classroom by adding a wall book shelf in the book center!
The importance of a predictable routine in preschool
Sharing our daily routine and the importance of a daily routine in the preschool classroom.
Exploring the possible ways items can be used in the preschool classroom
Exploring the materials in the preschool classroom is part of setting the groundwork for future learning..
Finding treasures for your preschool classroom
One thing I don’t have yet for my preschool classrooms are child-sized shelves. My husband is planning to build me a few but in the mean time, I happened to
How to clean up the preschool classroom
To keep your classroom clean, start by keeping a broom and dust pan by the sand table at all times… And keep old towels near the water table at all
Getting preschoolers involved in classroom setup
Sometimes we, as adults, tend to think we should have everything just perfect and all set up before the children come into the classroom. I agree that having things organized
Adding to the science and nature center in preschool
Lately, I have been trying to find items to add to our science centers. Filling baskets in the science center is an ongoing effort. I am trying to use items
Inviting children to play in preschool
This is not a St. Patrick’s day post but I did use photos from our St. Patrick’s day activity box to start this post off so please read on…. How
Are preschoolers interested in magnets?
Take time to observe children at play in their environment and see what they are learning and what you can learn from them!
Where do you put the preschool projects to dry?
Sometimes, I will walk in a classroom and find activities laying all over cubbies, tables, and the tops of shelves to dry. When you have lots of children or a