Zoning to Maximize Learning
Zoning is a way to organize education staff that maximizes learning and supports continued engagement from children. Learn more with the videos, handouts, and learning activities in this in-service suite.
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Early Learning Environments
These resources emphasize the importance of creating safe and engaging learning environments and activities for young children. Topics include designing environments, transitions and schedules, and promoting learning through daily routines, activities, and materials.
Framework for Effective Practice
This framework uses a house to represent five integral elements of quality teaching and learning for children ages birth to 5 in all program options.
Designing Environments
Designing engaging early learning environments—considering space, materials, and groupings—promotes exploration, creativity, and social growth, laying the foundation for emotional, cognitive, and lifelong learning.
Designing Environments
Creating effective and engaging learning environments fosters children’s participation and growth, promoting comfort and exploration while supporting emotional well-being and social skills for lifelong learning.
Using Waitlist and Area Limit Reminder
In this video, an educator uses a waitlist on the wall to manage how many children participate in an activity. She informs the children that she will let them know when it’s their turn.
Limiting Group Size to Maximize Engagement
In this video, an educator observes a child wanting to play in the science area. They see that only two children are in the area. The educator helps move a child from the science to dramatic play area to make space.
Having Multiple Materials
In this video, an educator interacts with a group of children playing with playdough. When one child tries to take a tool from another, the educator reminds them that there are more tools available.
Arranging a Science Area
In this video, an adult explains the arrangement of a science area, detailing how it was creatively integrated into the space and highlighting the safe materials chosen for infants and toddlers.
Setting Up an Outdoor Environment
In this video, an educator shares how she has enhanced her outdoor area with a variety of materials and equipment. This allows children to engage in a wide range of activities that reflect their interests.
Using an Adjustable Table for Mixed-Age Groups
In this video, an adult discusses how an adjustable table allows older children to safely play with materials that may pose safety concerns for younger children.
