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Create a developmentally appropriate classroom with five or more learning centers for a group of 4 year-old children. You may do the layout in a variety of ways.
Option 1. You can use the word program on your electronic device and use the drawing tools on it to draw the layout. When you go to your Word program, you will click on the toolbar for the auto shapes for a rectangle or a circle, or you may choose to draw your own shape. Once you have your shape (you may add color if you want); click on the inside of it, and you should see your cursor. Type the name of the learning center in the shape.
Option 2. A second option for creating your classroom is to access this link: http://classroom.4teachers.org/ (Classroom Architect). It will allow you to draw a floor plan and drag objects that they provide to design your classroom. When you are finished, save your classroom to your computer.
After you complete your design, follow these steps if you are on a computer:
• Look for the print screen button in the upper right hand corner; press the print screen(prtScr) and the control key (Ctrl) at the same time.
• Open your word program to a blank page – click control and V at the same time which will paste your classroom.
• Next save your document to your electronic device. You are now ready to submit your assignment on Blackboard.
Option 3. Another resource you can use to design your classroom is on the Kaplan Company website:
http://kaplan.floorplanner.com/start#details (Be sure to save your design if you use this option. Follow the same directions in option 2.)

Option 4. If technology is stressful, you may create your classroom by neatly drawing it on a blank sheet of paper, taking a picture of it or scanning it onto your computer, saving it to your computer and then submitting on Blackboard.
Option 5. You may also design your actual classroom; take pictures of it, label the different centers and send it as an attachment on Blackboard. If you choose this option, be sure to include at least one picture of the entire room, so I can see where the centers are in relation to each other.

Don’t forget to take a Virtual Tour of SeeSaw Center which should give you several ideas of how you might want your classroom to look. You also need to refer to the book, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised Edition while you are completing this assignment. Your Beginnings and Beyond text also provides samples of developmentally appropriate classrooms.
Be sure to:
• label each learning center
• include at least two exits
• show where bathrooms and sinks are located, and
• designate storage areas and adult space.
At a minimum, your classroom should include the following learning centers:
• Blocks
• Dramatic Play
• Reading/Literacy
• Manipulatives
• Art
In addition to the above learning centers, you may include any of the following learning centers:
• Cozy area
• Music/Movement
• Sand/Water
• Nature/Science
• Math/Number
• Writing
• Technology/Computer
• Other

Sample Solution

Developmentally Appropriate Pre-Kindergarten Classroom

Option 1: Using a Drawing Tool

Layout:

Imagine a rectangular classroom with the following features:

  • Two exits on opposite sides of the long walls.
  • A large window along one short wall.
  • A designated sink area in one corner.
  • A bathroom symbol on the opposite corner (representing the bathroom location).
  • A teacher’s desk and chair in a quiet corner near the window.

Learning Centers:

  1. Blocks Center (Lower Left Corner):This area will have a large blue rug for building creations. Low shelves along the wall will hold various wooden blocks, ramps, connectors, and other building materials.
  2. Dramatic Play Center (Lower Right Corner):A brightly colored curtain separates this space, creating a pretend play area. Inside, a child-sized kitchen set, dress-up clothes, dolls, stuffed animals, and pretend food props encourage imaginative play.
  3. Reading/Literacy Center (Top Left Corner):A cozy armchair sits beneath the window, inviting children to cuddle up with books. A low bookshelf displays a variety of picture books, board books, and alphabet charts.
  4. Manipulatives Center (Center of the Room):A large rectangular table with colorful chairs provides space for exploration. This area will have containers filled with counting bears, Legos, puzzles, gears, and other manipulatives to develop fine motor skills and early math concepts.
  5. Art Center (Top Right Corner):A low table with butcher paper on the roll allows for easy access to art materials. This area will have washable paints, crayons, markers, playdough, construction paper, scissors (with adult supervision), and other creative tools.

Additional Considerations:

  • A designated storage area with low shelves and cabinets along a wall will hold additional materials and supplies.
  • A cozy area with pillows and blankets in another corner offers a calming space for reading or quiet time.

Benefits of this Design:

  • The classroom layout provides clear boundaries for each learning center while maintaining an open feel.
  • The location of the teacher’s desk allows for supervision while offering some privacy for lesson planning.
  • The variety of learning centers caters to different interests and developmental needs of 4-year-old children.

 

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