Dividing Children's PlayroomsMaximize Kids' Development By Setting Up Activity Zones
This article teaches parents how to make the most of kids' playrooms by dividing them into activity zones.
Dividing children's playrooms into activity zones mimics the setups in most preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Each zone is specifically designed to focus on a certain area of interest such as dramatic play, math, reading, etc. Learn how to maximize kids' development by setting up activity zones in their play areas. Dramatic Play AreaChildren carry out all of their imaginative play experiences in the dramatic play area. This section of your kids’ playroom will require a fair amount of open space so children will have room to maneuver as they pretend to be doctors, musicians, grocery store clerks, parents, cooks, and such. Provide materials that allow children to engage in a variety of types of imaginative play. Some of these items can include:
Reading AreaWhen dividing your kids’ playroom into activity zones, the reading area will require the least amount of space. A quiet corner is perfect for creating a warm, cozy reading nook. Furnish this area with a small bookshelf, a variety of children’s books, and a child-size lounger, rocking chair, or beanbag. Block AreaTo setup the block area, use an area rug to define the floor space where children will engage in block play. Store large blocks in oversized plastic bins and position them against the wall when they’re not being used. Add items that allow kids to expand on their block play experiences such as cars, dump trucks, and play tools to the area. Creative Arts and Crafts AreaThere will be tons of messy play going on in the creative arts activity zone. So the closer the area is to a sink, the happier everyone will be. Provide a spacious table for children to work with materials for their creative projects. The creative arts and crafts area can include some of the following things:
Math and Science AreaKids will be doing a lot of sorting, counting, mixing, measuring and observing in the math and science area--so this area should be equipped with a table and a small reachable shelf where children can store their items. Some things that can fill the math and science area are:
Dividing kids’ playrooms into activity zones can give them an opportunity to engage in a wide spectrum of learning experiences and stimulate all areas of their development.
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