classroom-design
Today I am bringing a series of photos of Patty Eaton's classroom – an amazing early childhood educator/expert in my area.  It is a blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Constructivism.  It is wonderful!

Patty has agreed to co-teach an eWorkshop with me online – – -and it will happen next month!  Woot!  Stay tuned for the wonderful details!  It will be all about creating dynamic classroom environments.

Here are a few of the trays in Patty's Practical Life center.  I love the mix of basket, tin and silver trays for the work.

These trays provide the following benefits for children:

  • it develops concentration
  • it develops fine motor skills (to ready children for handwriting)
  • it builds eye/hand coordination
  • it builds dexterity
  • develops control of movement
  • and more.

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Wide tongs to pick up small wooden blocks from one basket to another.
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A wooden box of flour to spoon into the bowl.

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A flour sifter.  (Love this!)

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A bowl of rice to scoop with a little ladle into a silver bowl.

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Two containers with cotton balls to pick up with the tongs.

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Two baskets of nuts and bolts.

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Colored water mixing tray.

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Turkey baster to squeeze colored water from one container to another.
Tomorrow I will share Patty and Jenni's amazing art center.  So rich!!!