The Blue Room
Blue Classroom Environment
The Blue Room is well equipped with objects and materials designed for preschoolers to practice manipulation, exploration, and construction. Classroom areas include:
- Writing table
- Science area
- Water table
- Block area
- Dramatic play corner
- Reading and cozy area
- Listening center
Emerging Developmental Skills
The Blue Room is well equipped with objects and materials designed for preschoolers to practice manipulation, exploration, and construction. Classroom areas include:
- Further development of self concept and self esteem
- Verbal communication with adults and peers
- Ability to attend during large group time
- Increased ability to play cooperatively in large and small groups
- Kindergarten readiness skills: letters, numbers, shapes, etc.
Example of a Curriculum Project
Over the course of the year the children in the Blue Room were very prolific with their artwork. The teachers wanted to find a way to honor the time, care, and skill the children put into their creations so they asked the children during group time what they should do with their works of art. The class decided to hold an art show. In preparation for the art show, the children reviewed their own portfolios of work and selected different works of art they wanted to feature in the art show. Some children chose to create special works of art specifically for the gallery. During group time the teachers introduced different books (fiction and nonfiction) about artists and artwork and introduced new vocabulary to the students such as gallery, texture, hue, saturation, stroke, and portfolio. The students designed displays for their artwork and created invitations for family and friends. Finally the day of the art show arrived and family and friends assembled in the classroom to share a special snack and enjoy the students’ artwork.
