Early childhood classroom layout

Setting up an inclusive early childhood classroom is exciting, but it can be daunting when you’re first starting out. You want to make the most of every stick of furniture and every inch of classroom space–especially if your classroom is small and your budget is limited. And you want to be sure your arrangement meets […]

Preschool classroom design ideas - here is a virtual tour of 7 different early childhood settings. Teachers, get inspired for back-to-school!

Preschool Classroom Design

Setting Up the Preschool Classroom PRICE: $SGD 61.10 or Rp. 427,700 This book is designed to help you arrange and equip your preschool classroom or center, including the outdoor play space. Following the opening chapter on the principles of designing active learning settings, the book describes specific interest areas (play spaces) in detail. Included are individual chapters on the art, block, house, toy, reading and writing, computer, music and movement, sand and water, woodworking, and…

Inspire learning with innovative kindergarten classroom ideas like colorful decor, interactive stations, and comfy seating to foster curiosity and collaboration.

This is my new classroom this year!! This post will be mostly pictures but I hope you can get some ideas for your own classroom! Dramatic play area....still a work in progress. I used those 3M small hooks to put onto the back of a toy cubbie to hold our dress up hats. Ohhh.....the beauty of organization before the children start school Our school bought these pocket chart holder/rack things for us this year.....very nice of them but I just felt it was too bulky and I wanted my chart on my…

Watch how I transform my toddler and preschool classroom design from scratch, getting it ready for open house!

I want to start off by staying that my classroom is ALWAYS a work in progress. I am always adding new activities, taking out the old, putting up new student work, taking down the old, and organizing.

Children's Factory has some big ideas & solutions for supersizing your small classroom. Learn to use space more effectively with some design tips & tricks. https://www.childrensfactory.com/blog/2021/12/13/big-solutions-for-maximizing-small-classrooms/

When I moved to Pre-K, I completely changed how I ran my classroom. I went to a more center based, student led system, as opposed to a teacher led classroom. The biggest thing I had to adjust to, was I let the STUDENTS CHOOSE what center they go to, I let STUDENTS CHOOSE when they change centers. And do you know what? It was NOT mad chaos like I expected! Once we set expectations and taught them the appropriate social skills to communicate, it was so easy! This post does contain links, both…

Read about how I use the Reggio Emilia approach in my public school classroom. I share more information about my inspiration from classroom design choices like colors, furniture, and layout to planning activities like play-based activities, student-led units, and open-ended projects.

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Early learning environments and spaces for home and centre based child care - Find new ideas and be inspired with this behind the scenes look into early learning spaces from our Empowered Educator community. You'll find lots of inspiration for early years wall displays, storage ideas, and welcome areas. | The Empowered Educator