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MY BONNIE• My Bonnie lies over the ocean.• My Bonnie lies over the sea.• My Bonnie lies over the ocean.• So Bring Back my Bonnie to me.• Bring Back, Bring Back.• Oh, Bring Back my Bonnie to me, to
me.• Bring Back, Bring Back.• Oh, Bring Back my Bonnie to me.
Arranging Space
The way a classroom is arranged provides clues about expected behavior
Well planned settings promotes:
Interesting play Provides children with choices Lessens behavior problems
Goals of a well planned space:
Physically safe environment Areas for learning, thinking, emotional,
social and physical growth Easy to supervise Pleasing to the eye Easy access to materials Encourages children to take part in
activities
Permanent Fixtures: The location of all permanent fixtures must be studied before arranging space. These include: Doors Windows Electrical outlets Closet or storage space Sinks Shelf space Counters Carpeted and tiled areas
Psychological Impact of Color
Color Psychological Impact
White Clean, pure, frank, cool, youthful
Light Blue Comfortable, soothing, secure, tender
Light Green Calm, refreshing, peaceful, restful
Yellow Happy, cheerful
Orange Welcoming, forceful, energetic
Red Welcoming, energetic, forceful, stimulating
Purple Mournful
Principles of room arrangement:1. Whenever possible, arrange areas around the edges of
the room. This allows the center of the room to used for traffic flow
2. Arrange shelving units so that the teacher can clearly view the entire room
3. Store objects together that are used for the same activities
4. Place the art area near a water source5. Place quiet activities for away from active activities and
traffic areas6. Place dry activities far from wet activities7. Provide open space for block building and group
activities8. Define areas by arranging storage units into U or L
shapes9. Provide a private space where children can be alone
Basic Activity Areas
Wet
Active
Dry
Quiet
Science
Sensory: sand & water
Music
Woodworking
Blockbuilding
Dramatic play
Small manipulative play
Library
Sleeping
Private space
Art
Eating