Designing learning space

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Designing a Brain-based Learning Environment Courtney Ki ng

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Designing a learning environment for preschool.

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  • 1. Designing a Brain-based Learning Environment Courtney King

2. Home to School Rules Peers Stress 3. Adult Interaction Positive Caring Supervision 4. Library Space Variety of books Cozy and inviting Eye level displays Privacy Wikimedia commons 5. What do you notice? Children Teacher Book 6. Writing Space visual support materials Free choice of writing tools Fine Motor Development Organized layout for ease of use 7. Childs Work Displayed 3-dimensional Photographs 50% of displays are childs work 8. What do you think? 9. Time to Focus Blocks, construction Manipulatives Hands-on 10. Principles to Consider Overstimulation Neutral Color Light Contrast 11. Creative Space Free choice materials Sculpting Take the inside out 12. Art Provide a variety of materials 3-dimensional materials Tools 13. Sand and Water Play Outside in Social Interactions Motor Skills 14. Natural Spaces Bring the Outside in Take the inside out Playground 15. Music Accessible for all Inside Out Variety 16. Exercise Space Open Gross Motor Free of obstructions Variety of movements Kinesthetic Intelligence 17. Learning in Context Interpersonal Skills Intrapersonal Skills 18. Math Support Variety Floor Play Choices 19. Promotes Diversity Cultural Gender Props 20. Swings Stimulates the inner ear Promotes language Novelty Gross motor development 21. Levels of Play Floor Play Table Play Free Play Structured Play 22. Learning Exploration Creativity Problem solving Adult interaction Choices 23. Principles to Remember Stimulate the senses. Recognize learning preferences. Encourage social interaction. Build on positive emotion. Provide open-ended play. Provide a safe environment