MY BONNIE• My Bonnie lies over the ocean.• My Bonnie lies over the sea.• My Bonnie lies over the ocean.• So Bring Back my Bonnie to me.• Bring Back, Bring Back.• Oh, Bring Back my Bonnie to me, to

me.• Bring Back, Bring Back.• Oh, Bring Back my Bonnie to me.

Arranging Space

The way a classroom is arranged provides clues about expected behavior

Well planned settings promotes:

Interesting play Provides children with choices Lessens behavior problems

Goals of a well planned space:

Physically safe environment Areas for learning, thinking, emotional,

social and physical growth Easy to supervise Pleasing to the eye Easy access to materials Encourages children to take part in

activities

Permanent Fixtures: The location of all permanent fixtures must be studied before arranging space. These include: Doors Windows Electrical outlets Closet or storage space Sinks Shelf space Counters Carpeted and tiled areas

Psychological Impact of Color

Color Psychological Impact

White Clean, pure, frank, cool, youthful

Light Blue Comfortable, soothing, secure, tender

Light Green Calm, refreshing, peaceful, restful

Yellow Happy, cheerful

Orange Welcoming, forceful, energetic

Red Welcoming, energetic, forceful, stimulating

Purple Mournful

Principles of room arrangement:1. Whenever possible, arrange areas around the edges of

the room. This allows the center of the room to used for traffic flow

2. Arrange shelving units so that the teacher can clearly view the entire room

3. Store objects together that are used for the same activities

4. Place the art area near a water source5. Place quiet activities for away from active activities and

traffic areas6. Place dry activities far from wet activities7. Provide open space for block building and group

activities8. Define areas by arranging storage units into U or L

shapes9. Provide a private space where children can be alone

Basic Activity Areas

Wet

Active

Dry

Quiet

Science

Sensory: sand & water

Music

Woodworking

Blockbuilding

Dramatic play

Small manipulative play

Library

Sleeping

Private space

Art

Eating