Creating an organized environment

Creating a classroom that is organized creates a sense of calm for both children and adults. Look at these classroom settings. Don't they just look ready for hands-on learning and exploration?

Visiting other childcare settings is a great way to gain ideas to adopt into your own classroom environment.

Look at the slop sink that has been placed at a child's level. Makes cleaning up easy! These are widely available at home centers and are not very expensive. Great idea!


This cardboard barrel makes a perfect cozy nook for one. Children need a place to "get away from it all." This is one creative way to find a place where a child can read or just simply snuggle away from the busy-ness of a classroom.