Please Enjoy your

virtual tour
through Miss
Morse’s
Kindergarten
Classroom
Each of the following slides and
pictures correspond with the
highlighted letter on the classroom
layout
 A: Writing Center
This space is designed to feed each child’s inner
emergent writer. The station is equipped with
various stationaries, envelopes, stamps, stickers,
small chalk boards, and writing utensils. Students
are encouraged to “write” the teacher or other
students notes and cards to place in their
mailboxes ( slide K). It is placed in a quieter area of
the classroom, away from the louder toys and
activities. The volume level allows the children to
concentrate on their writing, without distraction.
This space can be molded to the classroom
theme, i.e. business office, newspaper office,
archeologist’s desk, etc.
B: Science Exploration
Center
This center is also a very flexible space,
with the ability to reflect the science
theme the classroom is embracing. It is
aimed at sparking scientific inquiry and
exploration in students. The children are
encouraged to examine the items on the
table, use the pictures and books for
references, and document their findings on
clipboards. The table is located next to the
writing center because of the quiet nature
of the space as well as its proximity to the
large windows.
 C: Story/
Calendar/Music area
This wall is designed to create routine
and structure to the classroom. In the
morning, before any other learning
happens, the children begin their day
with calendar, the weather, job list
(changed once a week), and a few songs.
This is designed to help focus and re-
center students after the rush of the
morning.
C: Share Chair/ Library
The share chair is for everyone in the
classroom to use, but only if its sharing
time. Sharing time can be teacher share,
student share, or group share. Whoever
is in the chair is allowed to share. This is
used for show and tell, story time,
author’s chair, etc. The easel is a
whiteboard/ felt board, to aid in
storytelling. It can also hold a large pad
of paper for class notes. The books on
the shelf can be signed out to be taken
home .
 D: Reading Dome
The reading dome is another quiet space
where children can go to read, or have a
calm moment. The space is a welcomed
area for children who get over
stimulated by noise or light. It offers a
safe space to read, away from the
business of the classroom. The shell of
the dome is adaptable to whatever
theme that classroom adopts, like
dinosaurs (pictured).
E: Construction Zone
This is the block/car/train center. It is the
space designed to get children moving
and building. This space is contained by a
“town” carpet, this ensures that the
construction items stay in their
appropriate area. This area can house
many different construction materials,
depending on the classroom unit theme.
 F: Work Tables
The classroom work tables are designed
to promote group collaboration and
community during lessons and activities.
The children sit in pairs of two on three
sides of the table, while a teacher chair is
open at one side of the table for group
work. The students store their writing
utensils and scissors in a caddy on the
desk, while their folders and other
supplies are stored in drawers next to
the teacher chair.
G: Teacher Desk
The teacher space of the classroom will
be where the curriculum, teaching
resources, student files, etc. will be
kept. I could not find a picture that
showed exactly what the design should
look like, but the top photo depicts the
general storage and function of the
space, while the bottom picture displays
the space’s esthetic.
H: Math Investigation
area
The math center area is designed to spark
curiosity and exploration in math concepts.
Here, students are encouraged to experimen
with measuring, counting, sorting, etc. The
center is located in a quiet corner of the
classroom, to allow the children working
there to concentrate.
I: Computer Center
Our computer area is a space for
children to learn through technology.
The shelf next to the area houses
tablets, games, and headphones for the
children to use. The area is next to the
teacher’s desk so that it can be
monitored carefully.
 J: Nap Mat Shelf

Kindergarteners take naps during the

afternoon, and they must have nap
mats. This shelf provides nap mat
storage that is sanitary and out of the
way of the busy classroom.
K: You’ve Got Mail
The mail bins are a communication
space between students, the parents,
and the teacher. The students place
take home items in their boxes as well
as notes and newsletters from the
teacher. The students place all of their
mailbox items into their take home
folder, to be seen by a parent or
guardian.
L: Cubbies
This is a space where students store
their bookbags, coats, boots, and other
belongings that they bring to the
classroom. They are located near the
entrance for convenience and to
prevent wet boots from tracking across
the floor.
M: Sink Area
There are three sinks in this area, two
child sized sinks for hand washing and
teeth brushing, and one larger, adult
sized art sink. The storage above holds
art supplies, extra classroom supplies,
and various other teacher resources.

To the left is the style of counter and

sink space, configuration is as drawn in
the classroom layout.
 N: Art Cart
This is a teacher controlled space filled
with various art mediums. The children
are allowed to use said mediums with
permission and supervision.
O: Art Zone
The art zone is home to two, double-
sided easels and their small art carts.
Children are allowed to draw in this
area at anytime during free time, but
must have supervision and permission
to paint.
 P: Kitchen/House
Center
The kitchen/house center houses a play
kitchen, washer and dryer, baby crib,
table and chairs, and a dress up cart.
The area is filled with natural light from
multiple windows. Children can play
house and pretend with their peers,
while still in the sight of surrounding
teachers/TAs.
 Q: Dramatic Play
Area
This center is a flexible play space that can
mold to whatever theme the classroom
embodies. It promotes communication,
cooperation, and collaboration in the
students. The center provides a “real life”
space to demonstrate scenarios in math,
science, social studies, and ELA.

Themes can include: Vet office, farmer’s

market, flower stand, ice cream shop, etc.
 R: Artist Spotlight
The artist spotlight space is located across
from the bathroom and next to the art
easel space. This wall is for students to
display their artwork for the class to see.
Students have full control of what work
they wish to display on this wall. The
pictures are changed out bi-weekly and
students are able to pick from any of their
artwork from the past two weeks. It is
designed to inspire student creativity and
pride for their work.
 S: Windows
The windows are designed to let more
light into the classroom. The classroom
utilizes natural light, rather than
florescent light because its less harsh on
maturing eyes and brains. The light that
comes in provides an extra source of
vitamin D for the children.
 T: Drying Rack

A drying rack is placed next to the art area

for easy access to the easels.
U: Curved Work Table

The curved table is designated for group

work and art projects. Its limited size and
curved shape creates a perfect space for
small group teacher/student work. When
small group lessons are not going on,
students are allowed to use the table for
art.
 V: SMART Board
The SMART Board is positioned so that it
can be seen from the rug area and the
work tables. It has an open area in front
of it so that students can use it for games,
like those played on GO Noodle. It has a
step under it so that students can reach it
to write.
W: Word/ Letter Wall

This space is designed to foster reading

and language skills in the students. It is
displayed in a place that can be seen by
the students at their work tables. This
helps reinforce concepts being taught is
lessons through letters, vocabulary,
sounds, and pictures.
 Thank You
for touring our
classroom!

Classroom Designed By: Morgan Morse