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.
Building community within a mixed age group of young children
As our partners worked together they were also building a community of learners who support and serve each other.
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
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
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
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
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
Explaining the creative art process during circle time to preschoolers
Before rushing off to explore creative art activities, we often take a minute to explain the creative art activity during circle time… The goal is to
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
Using trays in the preschool classroom
In some of our classes, the teachers like to use trays to help with classroom management or organization… Trays can provide children with their own
Labeling your baskets and shelves in preschool
Part of setting up a child-centered classroom is taking the time to organize materials so that children can easily find where they belong. One way
The things that go on in our preschool classroom
Because most of my articles only focus on one activity at a time, it may look like there is nothing else going on in the