[Ellie]

The first priority is safety, which could mean making sure that shelves are securely attached to the walls, with no heavy items that could fall on top of a child if they run into it. A safe classroom also requires all parts of the room to be visible, to ensure that no child will get lost or be involved in something dangerous. After that, it’s important to have learning centers that appeal to each child. Some that I particularly like are dramatic play, sensory areas, and a quiet reading area.