This area is a quiet, relaxed corner in the preschool classroom. A variety of literature is available and arranged in an orderly manner on book shelves. Soft seating, such as pillows, enhance the comfort of this reading corner. Your preschooler may also enjoy the puppets and flannel board along with flannel board story and shapes. This center contains a variety of toys to enhance fine motor and cognitive development.
Preschoolers enjoy exploring the colorful toys together, at tables or on the carpeted floor.
Shelves and bins are clearly labeled for easy storage and clean up. Large Motor A large open area of the preschool classroom is used for group games or other active movement activities. Preschoolers enjoy the opportunity to jump, hop, march and play the games with their friends either in the classroom or on the playground. This center contains musical instruments, tapes and a tape player, song cards, books, and other musical props. Oftentimes, preschool teachers combine activities from this center with the large motor area.