Classroom Design
Block Center
Children Are Learning:
Shapes and size
To count
To create and build
Problem solving
Strengthen and control
Fine Motor
Children Are Learning:
Hand-eye coordination
To strengthen and control small muscles
School readiness skills
Quiet Area
Children are Learning:
To control their emotions
Patience
How to calm themselves
Sensory Table
Children are Learning:
To explore and experiment
To cooperate and share
To predict and observe
Hand-eye coordination
Cause and Effect
Art Center
Children are Learning:
To strengthen and control small muscles
To create
To express themselves
To share and take turns
Dramatic Play
Children Are Learning:
To pretend
To communicate
To cooperate and Share
To role-play life experiences
To use their imagination
Discovery Center
Children are Learning:
To explore and experiment
To ask questions
To make connections to the real world
Problem solving
Science and math concepts
Music & Movement
Children are Learning:
To express themselves
To cooperate and work together
To strengthen and control muscles
Outdoors
Children Are Learning:
Muscle skills, balance and coordination
To share and take turns
To explore nature and surroundings
To take risks and try new things
The importance of fresh air and exercise
Book Center
Children are Learning:
Book handling skills
Print awareness
To enjoy books and reading
To retell stories
To make connections to the real world
Water Table
Children are Learning:
To explore and experiment
To coordinate and share
To predict and observe
Eye-hand coordination
Cause and effect
Listening Center
Children Are Learning:
Listening skills
Print awareness
To enjoy music and books
Book handling skills
Sharing and cooperating
Writing Center
Children are Learning:
Print awareness
To strengthen and control small muscles
To express their ideas and thoughts
To use writing materials
Circle Area
Children are Learning:
To follow directions
To participate in a large group setting
To pay attention in a group setting
Boundaries or personal space