Preschool Classroom Observation
BY: Ixchelle Sandoval
July 17 , 2013
Observation 1
I observed preschool classrooms at St. Vincent’s Catholic School They are a Montessori preschool. The classrooms are clearly laid out for children. The classrooms are prepared and equipped for the size and pace of preschool aged children and are designed to put them at ease by giving them freedom in an environment carefully prepared with attractive materials arranged on low shelves that can be reached by any child. The tables and chairs are moveable so as to allow a variety of activities and the children work on small rugs on the floor where they are naturally comfortable. In our classrooms, there is no front of the …show more content…
When they brought back a bag they were eligible for another bag. The teachers didn’t mind if they kept the bags longer. They also put the book and some ideas for parents to use with the book in a gallon bag and the kids keep this book bag. I thought some of these activities were great which promoted literacy there in the classroom as well as at home.
The classroom could add a little more fun to the classroom such as Hang clipboards in one or two spots in the classroom. Stock them with paper and attach a pencil. Encourage children to use them whenever they like which will help them to gain stronger growth in their writing and letter requisition skills.
They could also add more props to the dramatic play area from variety of advertisements from businesses children will recognize. Label some unit blocks with the business name and logo. One logo on each block. Wrap clear packaging tape around the block to hold the logo so children can't peel it off. Children will build stores, offices and towns using these blocks. Children will enjoy reading these logos as well. KMART, WALMART, McDonalds etc. (with the golden arches of course.)It’s always good to change up the play areas children tend to get bored with the same old
July 17 , 2013
Observation 1
I observed preschool classrooms at St. Vincent’s Catholic School They are a Montessori preschool. The classrooms are clearly laid out for children. The classrooms are prepared and equipped for the size and pace of preschool aged children and are designed to put them at ease by giving them freedom in an environment carefully prepared with attractive materials arranged on low shelves that can be reached by any child. The tables and chairs are moveable so as to allow a variety of activities and the children work on small rugs on the floor where they are naturally comfortable. In our classrooms, there is no front of the …show more content…
When they brought back a bag they were eligible for another bag. The teachers didn’t mind if they kept the bags longer. They also put the book and some ideas for parents to use with the book in a gallon bag and the kids keep this book bag. I thought some of these activities were great which promoted literacy there in the classroom as well as at home.
The classroom could add a little more fun to the classroom such as Hang clipboards in one or two spots in the classroom. Stock them with paper and attach a pencil. Encourage children to use them whenever they like which will help them to gain stronger growth in their writing and letter requisition skills.
They could also add more props to the dramatic play area from variety of advertisements from businesses children will recognize. Label some unit blocks with the business name and logo. One logo on each block. Wrap clear packaging tape around the block to hold the logo so children can't peel it off. Children will build stores, offices and towns using these blocks. Children will enjoy reading these logos as well. KMART, WALMART, McDonalds etc. (with the golden arches of course.)It’s always good to change up the play areas children tend to get bored with the same old