Organizing Space Time and Materials

Organizing Space, Materials,
Times, and Transitions

Rebecca Dumestre
Introduction
The arrangement of a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom is a huge

factor when it comes to the way children learn. The organization of
the room is important because, children need well-designed spaces
that allow them to move around freely and that enable teachers to
interact with them individually, in small, and sometimes all at
once (Kostelnik, Soderman, Whiren, Rupiper, p. 132). Factors that
contribute to a positive learning environment in the classroom
include, sound control, child size materials and furnishings,
mobility, attractiveness, and effective storage. Overall, the makeup
of a classroom greatly impacts a childs disposition to learn.
Organizing Space
Organizing Space
This classroom provides a fun

environment for students. It is well
organized and colorful. I especially
enjoy the loft because it provides
students with private space where
they can collect their thoughts or
work independently.
I do not like how this classroom
does not have any carpeting. The
lack of carpeting takes away from
the welcoming aspect of the room
Organizing Space
This classrooms natural aesthetic

provides a serene setting for
children. The natural lighting
creates a calming environment.
This room also contains child-sized
furniture which is very important in
a Pre-K or Kindergarten room.
While this room provides a great
environment, it may not be
realistic for many classrooms. I
also think there are too many
plants around the room that would
get in the way of children playing.
Organizing Space
The colors of this classroom are

over stimulating and distracting.
Although this room looks well
organized, it does not make a
great use of space, the corner of
the room where the tables are
placed creates a lack of mobility
in the centers behind them.
Organizing Space
This classroom provides a great

example of organized space. There
is a private space where children
can read. The wall decorations are
meaningful and are not overly
distracting. The carpeted area
creates a more welcoming
environment where children can sit
together during whole group
instruction. The teacher cabinets
are high enough to where children
can reach them.
Organizing Space
This classroom uses fun dividers to

split up space in the classroom.
There is enough space for children
to move around and play in centers.
The tent provides a mobile private
space.
The decorations in this room are
overpowering. There seem to be
many unnecessary posters on the
wall. The ceiling decorations along
with lights create a distracting
environment.
Organizing Space-Resource
20 Tips for a More Organized Classroom

www.teachthought.com
Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment

www.scholastic.com
Outline Your Classroom Floor Plan

http://classroom.4teachers.org/
Organizing Material
Organizing Material
This picture provides a look a

organizing materials with labels
Organizing Material
Using this Centers chart can help

keep the room organized and
running smoothly
Organizing Material
Color coding markers and

crayons makes the supplies
easily accessible and visually
appealing.
Organizing Material
Finding creative ways to organize

materials helps to make the
classroom more attractive
Organizing Material
Using different types of

containers for materials creates
a creative environment for
children
Organizing Material-Resource
Classroom Organization Tips

https://www.pre-
kpages.com/organize/
5 Tips for Organizing Preschool

Classroom Supplies
http://www.reallygoodstuff.com
/community/5-tips-for-
organizing-preschool-classroom-
supplies/
18 Amazing Classroom
Organization Tips & Tricks
http://happyteacherhappykids.c
om/18-amazing-classroom-
organization-tips-
tricks/?utm_source=rss&utm_me
dium=rss&utm_campaign=18-
amazing-classroom-organization-
tips-tricks
Organizing Time
Organizing Material-Pre-K Schedule
This schedule does not provide

children with enough time for
free play throughout the day.
Therefore, I do not think it is
developmentally appropriate for
pre-k.
Organizing Material-Pre-K Schedule
Open 9:00 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast

This schedule provides children with 9:00 a.m. 9:25 a.m. Whole-Group Time & Read-Aloud
plenty of center time along with small
9:25 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Learning Centers and Small-Group Activities
groups. It also provides appropriate time
10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Snack
for whole group instruction. During Rest
Time, children are given the opportunity 11:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Outdoor Play
to work quietly instead of being forced to 11:50 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lunch
lay down for thirty minutes. 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Transition
http://www.kindercare.com/programs-
12:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Rest Time and Quiet Work Time
curriculum/programs-by-age/pre-k-
2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Learning Centers and Small-Group Activity
sample-schedule
3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Whole-Group Time & Read-Aloud
3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Snack
3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Outdoor Play
4:15 p.m. Close
Organizing Material-Kindergarten Schedule
Overall, this Kindergarten

schedule looks developmentally
appropriate. The only thing I
would change would be
extending outdoor play. I think
young children benefit from
having more than thirty minutes
of recess.
Organizing Material-Kindergarten Schedule
This schedule provides

appropriate time for whole
group while also providing
children with a five minute
brain break afterwards. I
would incorporate more free
choice centers into schedule
to allow children to explore
on their own.
Transitions- Morning/Greeting Time
Transitions- Morning/Greeting Time
Transitions- Clean Up Time
Transitions- Clean Up Time
Transitions- Moving From One Place to
Another
Transitions- Moving From One Place to
Another
References
Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whirren, A. P., & Rupiper, M. L.

(2007). Developmentally appropriate curriculum: best practices
in early childhood education. Merrill Prentice Hall.

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Organizing Space, Materials,

Times, and Transitions

The arrangement of a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom is a huge

This classroom provides a fun

This classrooms natural aesthetic

The colors of this classroom are

This classroom provides a great

This classroom uses fun dividers to

20 Tips for a More Organized Classroom

Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment

Outline Your Classroom Floor Plan

This picture provides a look a

Using this Centers chart can help

Color coding markers and

Finding creative ways to organize

Using different types of

Classroom Organization Tips

5 Tips for Organizing Preschool

This schedule does not provide

Open 9:00 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast

Overall, this Kindergarten

This schedule provides

Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whirren, A. P., & Rupiper, M. L.

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