How to develop your own practice in providing a stimulating environment?in Pre-school setting?

Question

How to develop your own practice in providing a stimulating environment?in Pre-school setting?

Answer 1

-Split room into areas eg: messy area, quiet area, roleplay area so the children can explore with all the facilities and appropraite equipment nearby...also by having a messy area we can make sure its not close to quiet area as this would clash in terms of purpose!!!

-Not too much to look at at one time-too much clutter, too much colour, too much noise is too many senses to take in at one time and may simply cause behaviorual and concerntration difficulties.

-Images/posters on walls at the childrens eye-level to stimualte play ideas, show the wider world etc. Also displays of the kids work to boost self-esteem.

-Room at activities for more than one child so children can observe, imitate and work together with other children.

-Have new experiences, things that are open ended and kids can decide how to use them...this means chidlren arent restricted to adult only ideas and can be imaginative.

-Labels (picture labels) so kids can see where toys are (esp good for tidying up), drink areas etc.

-Space for children to move around and extend their games!

Answer 2

Get lots of colorful beautiful birds wall paper that the children will look at.

Answer 3

we rotate our toys every month - it's a pain but it works and it cuts back on behavior problems and the children are always engaged in something new and fun.