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Take a Fresh Look Around Your Kindergarten Room
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Young, Barbara Bullman – Young Children, 1975
Offers suggestions for creating a physical environment in the kindergarten classroom that is functional, attractive, appropriate, flexible and conducive to learning. (ED)
Descriptors: Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Kindergarten
Organinzing the Curriculum Storage in a Preschool/Child Care Environment.
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Cutler, Kay M. – Young Children, 2000
A preschool staff project was undertaken to develop and implement a more efficient curriculum organization plan and curriculum rotation system. The aim of the project was to provide a healthier working environment by improving communication among the teaching team, organizing curriculum storage outside the classroom, designing curriculum rotation…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment
Big Ideas for Small Spaces.
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Wellhousen, Karyn – Young Children, 1999
Examines two preschool programs in the New Orleans area in terms of their arrangement of indoor and outdoor space to implement developmentally appropriate practices. Explains that they can serve as inspiration to other early childhood professionals who struggle to create meaningful experiences for young children in "second-hand" space. (EV)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Interior Space
Consider the Walls
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Tarr, Patricia – Young Children, 2004
This article critically examines classroom walls from four perspectives: (1) reading the environment; (2) walls that silence; (3) the purpose of display; and (4) aesthetics. The author offers some suggestions for teachers to consider when purchasing materials and in planning how to use classroom walls to enhance the educational setting. She…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Classroom Environment, Aesthetics, Classroom Design
Taking Positive Steps toward Classroom Management in Preschool: Loosening Up without Letting It All Fall Apart.
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McCloskey, Cele M. – Young Children, 1996
Ensuring healthy and happy classrooms requires being committed to students and acting in ways worthy of their respect; helping children improve their self-esteem; employing consistency, structure, and routine where appropriate; being clear and honest about expectations; offering students choices; allowing opportunities for all types of questions;…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Class Organization, Classroom Communication, Classroom Design
Creating a Classroom Where Children Can Think.
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Hubbard, Ruth Shagoury – Young Children, 1998
Presents suggestions for creating a classroom environment where young children's thinking and reasoning processes are supported. Discusses organizing time blocks for predictability and flexibility and organizing the physical space, including providing access to work spaces and access to materials. (KB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking
Joining the Block and Housekeeping Areas: Changes in Play and Social Behavior.
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Kinsman, Cheryl A.; Berk, Laura E. – Young Children, 1979
Investigates how two traditional early childhood activity settings, the block and housekeeping areas, influence young children's play and social behaviors. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Change, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Simply Sensational Spaces: A Multi-"S" Approach to Toddler Environments.
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Lowman, Linda H.; Ruhmann, Linda H. – Young Children, 1998
Presents guidelines for providing suitable play and learning spaces for children from birth to 3 years old. Argues that toddlers have developmental needs different from those of older preschoolers, and that environments must be designed appropriately. Recommends that room arrangements for toddlers provide simplicity, options for seclusion and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Design
Creating a Family-Like Atmosphere in Child Care Settings: All the More Difficult in Large Child Care Centers.
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Whitehead, Linda C.; Ginsberg, Stacey I. – Young Children, 1999
Presents suggestions for creating family-like programs in large child-care centers in three areas: (1) physical environment, incorporating cozy spaces, beauty, and space for family interaction; (2) caregiving climate, such as sharing home photographs, and serving meals family style; and (3) family involvement, including regular conversations with…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Class Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Use the Environment To Prevent Discipline Problems and Support Learning.
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Ratcliff, Nancy – Young Children, 2001
Presents eight points for designing the physical and programmatic environments to prevent discipline problems and support learning in early childhood classrooms. Points relate to designing clearly defined activity areas, providing adequate space, assessing the activity structure throughout the day, following an age-appropriate schedule, and…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Cooperative Learning Can Occur in Any Kind of Program.
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Cartwright, Sally – Young Children, 1993
Advocates cooperative learning, rather than competitive learning, in the classroom. Offers an example of cooperative learning among nursery school children in Tenants Harbor, Maine. Discusses ways for teachers to facilitate cooperative learning in program and classroom design. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning