Room Layout

When I think about my classroom set up I always start with the physical layout of the room. Where will the furniture and carpets go? Thankfully I've been in my room for a year already so when I go back in this time it won't take too long to figure it out.

Here is what I consider important with room layout...

-traffic flow of children

-sight lines (for children and adults...I always end up sitting down on the floor to check this out for the children)

-definition of space

Let me expand on definition of space. I want to have areas that are open enough for movement, but contained at the same time so that children don't interrupt or disturb one another during their learning-play. I often use the back of furniture to help create this. 

My goal is to have a room that is spacious and airy, but when you walk in you know exactly what every area of the room is used for.

Areas I'm considering having for the first month of school...

-meeting area

-quiet book area

-sand play

-water play

-big blocks

-small blocks

-art studio

-light table

-writing area

-math area

-loose parts investigation

-free flow snack table

-nature area (discovery table)

-dramatic play


When I have them set up. I'll take photographs of each space and explain my choice of materials and organization.

Stephanie