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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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y THE END
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