Classroom Layout

My classroom design is set up for infant toddlers. Teaching a group that’s more hands on than anything limits the amount of technology we choose to use inside the classroom. Technology is especially limited since my students don’t necessarily rely on technology on a daily basis. The one thing that I did choose to incorporate in my room layout is a computer. I think that we could use it in order to watch programs, or engage in interactive activities that are beneficial to their developmental levels. Having just one technological resource inside the classroom forces teachers and children to interact socially in order to teach and learn new ideas. Although technology is a great way to introduce new information, I feel that hands on learning are the best ways to teach young learners.

 The layout of my classroom is set up in different “areas” throughout the room. Early childhood educations focuses mainly on hands on interactions, so having access to a variety of materials is essential for positive development. Throughout the room there are many selves at a height easy for children to access materials. As well as a reading, dramatic play, math and manipulative, science and art area. I added the computer to the reading area because that’s a relaxing space for children to interact with different computer activities. For the most part throughout the day children are able to explore freely with teacher and peer interactions. Each day we have a specific activity that we focus on, but for the most part they are able to explore any area that they’d like. Having the classroom organized in a way that each area has a main focus, keeps children’s minds engaged on similar ideas rather than grouping different domains in one. From experience I know that the more organized your classroom is, the easier it is for children to grasp different ideas and develop on the right track.