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Setting up the Environment

Children spend long hours in early childhood programs.  Preschool teacher need to assure that classroom environments are a live learning environment.

Young children’s understanding and learning happens as they explore, investigate and discuss concepts, while they move freely through a well planed classroom environment.

Environments need to be

·           A welcoming place

·           A great place to be

·           A place for learning

·           A place of beauty

·           A creative environment that is designed for hands on experiences

·           A place to be a child

Environments are where children can learn through observation, exploration, verbalization, hands-on experiences and playful experiences they are places where children can be children.  These environments provide the best possible influences on children’s development.

When setting up the classroom environment I always refer back to ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) and ELLCO (Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation).  I want to include language and literacy items in every learning center in the classroom.

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Book Nook

Circle/Group Time

Construction Zone

Creative Art Center

Dramatic Play Center

Flannel Board

Letter & Word Study Center

Listening Center

Math Center

Outdoor Garden Center

Space for Privacy

Puppet Stage

Sensory Table/Sand & Water Play

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Science Lab

Writing Center

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