To the right of the entrance, we use this area for eating and for art. Art could be a directed activity or a free draw option since materials are accessible all the time. At the back you could see our job chart: each child is assigned a helping chore (lunch helper, door opener, pet feeder....) and this helps to create our classroom community, where everyone is important.
This is our entrance and Writing Corner. We also have parent information boards and art folder storage. At the end is the bathroom, clearly labeled.
The changing table is next to the sink to make the sanitizing process easy to follow. Children in diapers have a labeled basket to keep their diaper supplies.
Here are the cubbies where children love to hide and sit. Each child has their own space to put backpacks, jackets, shoes and extra clothing. It leads from our entrance to our playroom.
The arrangement of the playroom has a purpose that reflects the different learning spaces. On the far end, is the home, dramatic, and music areas. On the blue carpet is the block and group area where we are noisier. The table has our learning area for centers, puzzles, and discovery toys. Behind the camera is the library, away from the louder areas for some calm. On the left side there is a chalkboard that we use for group time, modeling writing, and magnetic letters.
The Music Corner is loud and fun. The children love to use maracas as microphones, dress up and perform while checking themselves at the mirror.
In the Dramatic area children love to imitate their family life by cooking and taking care of the babies.
At this area we also do laundry and ironing. At times, we add into the space different enrichment activities like, doctor's office, grocery store, restaurant, andbeauty shop.
Block and group area is at the center of the room and has plenty of space for building and moving around. This is also where we come together for group time, story time, dance and movement activities.
Our playroom is designed for small children, and the toys and furniture are accessible and made for their size. The areas are well planned and divided by short furniture to give the adults a clear view of all the children at all times. This is our Toys and Games area. Toys are rotated biweekly, reflecting the study we are focused on, and the changing of the children's interest.
We have 2 gerbils, Silver and Dusty, that help teach the children responsibility through their helping jobs ie. "Pet Helper." We feed them, sing to them, and visit their house often. Many times, the children will even play in front of their cage, so they feel included. Our Discovery area is on the right of the gerbil's cage. We rotate different tools to keep them engaged with exploring their surrounding environment and nature. Pictured here we have assorted seashells, magnifying glasses, magnetic cars, and magnetic bottles filled with sand.
The library is where we find a relaxing corner. We have a comfortable sofa to snuggle while sharing a story with friends.
The outdoor space is not only a play area, but also a leaning environment. Children have plenty of space to run, jump, climb and pump, and they have quiet areas as well. We have sand table, percussion house, club house, kitchen area with a water source to make mud pies.
Between the playground and the shed is our patio. This is where we gather for outdoor story time, outdoor block, chalk, bubbles, and also cool off on the shade.
The right side of the shed, is our club. Inside, we have a quiet carpeted area with a doll house, finger toys, books and plenty of boxes that we use for outdoor building and pretend play.