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EDUC 380 Preschool and Kindergarten Education

Indoor and Outdoor Arrangement


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Setting Up Your Classroom

y Classroom setup can dramatically affect students' attitudes

toward and habits of learning.

yStudents need an environment that is organized, stimulating,and comfortable in order to learn effectively.

y Creating such an environment entails arranging a practical

physical layout, supplying diverse materials and supplies, andencouraging students to have a sense of belonging and

ownership.


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Whole-Group Area

y For whole class lessons, this

includes informal discussion,

direct instruction, andstudent presentations. This is

a good place for an Author's

Chair from which students

can read their writing to the

class.


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Small-Group Area

y Here you can give

small-groupinstruction or allow

groups of students to

gather for peer-led

discussions.


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Reading Area

y This is a place for students to

read independently or quietly

with a partner. It shouldprovide comfortable seating,

a variety of books, and a

quiet, secluded atmosphere.


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Writing Center

y Here students write independently and collaboratively. The

area should contain comfortable space for writing and a

variety of supplies.


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Cross-Curricular Center

y This is an active center where students explore relationships

across different curricula, including literature, science, social

studies, art, and math.


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Computer Station

y This area is for computer use in writing, math, reading,

keyboard practice, research, telecommunications, and

creative games.


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Creative Arts Center

y This area is where

students can get involvedin visual art and dramatic

play. It should have a

variety of art supplies,

costumes, and props.


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ListeningStation

y Here students listen to tapes of books, stories, songs, and

poems.


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Indoor Arrangement

1. Make an overall room plan.

Draw the basic shape of the room, to

scale, on graph paper.

Mark in all the fixed features:windows, doors, sinks, floor

surfacing.


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2. Mark in the flow.

Paths must have direct access to all areas and

doors.

Main flow goes from the entry door to all other

doors, exits, bathrooms, and storage closets, with

one path going into the centre of the room.

3. Locate and circle the Protected

Corners.

This will help you reserve prime space for quiet

activities such as reading.

Farthest from the entry door.

No doors or flow-paths going through.


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4. Divide into Wet and Dry Regions.

Wet Region: Apply the 3F rule to determine the

wet region: flow, flooring, and fixed plumbing

(sinks and toilets).

Dry Region: Should contain at least one protected

corner and can be carpeted.

5. Divide into Zones.Wet Region:

Entry Zone

Messy Zone

Dry Region:

Active Zone

Quiet ZoneDont forget the Outdoor Zone


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6. Decide what activity areas are needed and

locate them in the appropriate zone.


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7. Create a space for each area.

This space includes storage for items used in that area. It communicates

possibilities and limitations. For example, a space with little cosy books

communicates, Here is a place for quiet play.An arch across the entry tells you,

Leave your tricycle outside, you are entering a protected space.


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Group Discussion:

Indoor and

Outdoor AreasSafety Checklist


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Outdoor Spaces and Play Areas

1. Age Appropriate Playgrounds

y Playground designs should accommodate these differences

with regard to type, scale and the layout of the equipment.


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2. Injury Prevention/Safety Rules

y Safety rules should be posted and explained by teachers.

y Staff should conduct risk assessments regularly to ensure

maintenance and safety of outdoor play areas.


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3. Play Equipment

y Equipment should be sturdy and free of sharp points or

corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty

parts, hazardous small parts, or paint that contains lead orother poisonous materials.

y All play equipment should be constructed and installed in

such a manner as to be safe for use by children.


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4. Environmental Considerations/Hazards

y Outdoor activity space is enclosed by structures and/or

fences and gates that are maintained so that children cannot

leave without an adults help.


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5. Shade and Coverings for Outdoor Play Areas

y Outdoor play areas should offer sufficient shade (natural

landscaping, trees and/or tented structures) covering at least

50% of the play area so that children can spend timeoutdoors without being in the direct sunlight for extended

periods.


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6. Adult Supervision

y Indoor and outdoor playgrounds that meet basic health and

safety standards may still present hazards to children in the

absence of adequate supervision


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7. Pest Control

y Outdoor play spaces should be kept free of animal wastes and

sand box areas need to be covered when not in use. Pesticides

should not be used on or near surfaces where children play.


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