Preschool classroom centers

Preschool classroom design ideas - here is a virtual tour of 7 different early childhood settings. Teachers, get inspired for back-to-school!

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If you've ever wondered what preschool centers, why they’re important, and what successful centers look like, you're in the right place!

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Pictures and ideas for setting up learning centers in a pre-k preschool or kindergarten classroom. Photos of each center with detailed descriptions.

I have always done a four station rotation in my classroom when I taught Kindergarten. I am doing the same in Transitional or Pre-Kindergarten. One station is usually an independent, play-based center. So the first week of school, I decided that it would be a great idea to let the children play in our PLAYHOUSE that I set up in small groups!

When I moved to Pre-K, I completely changed how I ran my classroom. I went to a more center based, student led system, as opposed to a teacher led classroom. The biggest thing I had to adjust to, was I let the STUDENTS CHOOSE what center they go to, I let STUDENTS CHOOSE when they change centers. And do you know what? It was NOT mad chaos like I expected! Once we set expectations and taught them the appropriate social skills to communicate, it was so easy! This post does contain links, both…

1st grade morning tubs can be a fun and easy way to start the day in your primary classroom. Students can tinker with magnetic tiles, building blocks and other tools as part of their morning work.

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These Center Signs make it easy to label your learning environment. These cute signs support children as they are planning their play and help them to figure out where they .can find their favorite learning materials and toys.

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3, 2, 1....BLAST OFF! This week we are jumping into our space theme in my preschool classroom! What I love about this theme is that I can pull it out anytime of the year and my students always LOVE it! What's not to love about planets, astronauts and of course I had to throw in an alien activity! If you are looking for

Preschool Classroom Tour 2022

Watch how I transform my toddler and preschool classroom design from scratch, getting it ready for open house!

Dramatic play is important for children! The dramatic play center is an important part of any preschool or kindergarten classroom. This post has ideas for setting up your dramatic play centers, materials to include, and different theme ideas!