surfer Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 We had a big dicussion today about possibly changing our nursery room layouts so that they were not under the six areas of learning but organised in a different way. We want to look at the resources so that they provide an environment that promotes sustained thinking and provokes children's learning. I know some places that have studio/workshop/discovery learning bays etc. How do you organise your nursery class/school settings? what areas have you got? We are looking for some good ideas that people have tried and they know has worked for them.
Marion Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Just changed ours Role Play Home corne small mark making small world ICT snack Investigation Puzzle/challenge book corner malleable cosy corner block play construction DT workshop number music creative large mark making sand water movement
surfer Posted July 19, 2008 Author Posted July 19, 2008 That seems like an awful lot of areas! we want to try to reduce the amount of areas if possible. Is it working for you? We feel we have too much stuff out for children that is not open ended enough. We also want to make it easier (if its possible?) at tidy up time.
Marion Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 We've worked that way for four years without any problems and tidy up time is fine as long as children are allocated areas to take responsibility for tidying.
Shiny Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Our areas are almost identical to Marion's. We also have a painting easel, but no large mark making area (although they could be the same thing?? )
Guest Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 In nursery we have a double easel ie 2 children side by side.one side is paint one side is large mark making. plue table top paint mixing mallable workshop water small world SEAL carpet area-including books book,large interactive compter screen and home role play music listening area/ book area/ story sacks role play small mark making PC maths construction sand interactive table tops for maths, small manipuation, literacy and discovery
Marion Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Our large mark making is a four sided easel which can be used for paint free standing whiteboard and chalkboard
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