Classroom Management Plan Learning Environment – Design for Inclusion Welcome to my classroom, our motto is “Create, Inspire and Learn”. Everything you see in this room has been designed with children’s growth and development in mind. I consider the classroom environment a co-teacher, her job is to assist and support the learning of all children. My classroom design ensures the children will have full access to all areas, can participate in all activities and will be supported based on their needs. There are six practices the DEC (Division for Early Childhood) recommends when designing an early childhood environment. These six practices ensure every child’s involvement and safety as well as their participating in learning opportunities. I …show more content…
A variety of plants are place throughout the classroom to absorb sound and enrich the environment. Natural lighting from 5 large windows fills the room with a warm glow (blinds are available for security purposes); full spectrum lights enhance the natural light to support learning. An interesting environment was created through the use of color, lines and movement. The walls are painted yellow to stimulate a sense of optimism, hope and balance; yellow is considered an ideal color for a classroom. Many textures, shapes and lines are used to create movement in the classroom. Kidney shaped tables and oval rugs provide contour against the predictable lines of shelves and rectangular rugs throughout the classroom. The combination of contours and right angles allows the eye to move across the room in a relaxed manner. Inclusive features of the classroom are: sinks designs allow children in wheelchairs and walkers to be independent, a Smartboard™ is placed lower on the wall for easy access, an adaptive tool to is also available to help children participate in Smartboard™ lessons. The classroom design allows for easy access to all materials regardless of a child’s physical ability. Furniture, doorways, and the placement of centers are free from physical restrictions. These features align with DEC Recommended practices to promote each child’s access to and participation in learning …show more content…
I wanted a setting that embraced all the wonderful learning opportunities nature provides. I used a lot of natural materials in my design; tree stumps for seating, building and climbing on. Contrasting the natural materials I wanted all areas to be accessible choosing a poured rubber for the surface. Poured rubber has many advantages; it is water resistant and will not freeze in the winter and encourages year round play. The rubber can be colored giving me the option to set play boundaries through the use of colors instead of physical barriers. Some notable features of the outdoor environment are: a paint wall, outdoor classroom, student garden, natural weaving wall and a sensory area provide children with alternative to physical play. A large play structure with different level ramps, tunnels, slides and steps will encourage imagination and physical play. A horseshoe balance beam and imbedded stepping-stones promote balance and body