Week 6-Setting Up A Classroom

SETTING UP A
CLASSROOM
By: Stormie Pyle
PHILOSOPHY
Throughout the years my views have changed and I have now

come to believe that they will be ever-changing and always a
fluid complex though process. As a teacher I believe that
children should be viewed as both students and teachers
because there are many things that we can learn from them
about how to live and enjoy life while we may be able to
provide the words and constructs for what they are feeling and
doing. I believe that children should be provided amble
opportunities to direct their own learning; I also believe that
most children need solitary time throughout the day in order
to relax and unwind.
PHILOSOPHY
One thing that I have learned through personal experience

along with reading statistics is that nature is a profound
healer, teacher, and a place where every person can feel
connected. I believe that children spend enough time
surrounded by technology that school should be a place where
they learn to be social, learn about themselves, and learn
about the world around them by both learning about different
cultures and by exploring the world right out the front door.
PHILOSOPHY
When we view children as little scientists it is easier to

understand the reason behind some of their problem
behaviors, it is important to look at the whole child and
understand what they know, what they are working on, and
their background before you can understand why they do what
they do. It can also be necessary to allow children to work
through these behaviors instead of punishing them or
redirecting them in order for them to move past it.
PHILOSOPHY
Personally I do not want to conform to one style of learning

theory because I believe that teaching and learning should be
a fluid process that changes with each child and even with
each interaction. By thinking this way I realize that I must first
get to know each child before I can begin to understand how
to best teach and assess them; honestly it doesnt matter
what I think is right, it only matters what works for each
individual child. With this I realize that I want to provide ample
opportunities for each learning style, I want to assess children
in multiple ways besides just tests, and I want to create deeprooted bonds in order to form a learning family.
PHILOSOPHY
Curriculum I believe falls along the same concept of adapting

for the children, I know that I will still be able to teach the
same general information, but display it and teach it in such a
way that is relatable to my specific students; such as if I am
teaching young children and it is winter, but we do not live
anywhere near snow then I am not going to do a lesson about
snow unless I can bring real snow in. Children need concrete
examples before they can move onto more complex abstracts.
EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES
Title 22 provides guidelines for health and safety regulations

for all child care centers.
Title 22 discusses things such as ratios of toilets to children and

staff, ratios of staff to children, how to prevent the spread of
diseases, sanitation, and sleeping arrangements.
From reading Title 22 I learned about the important health and

safety practices and the materials needed in case of an
emergency; such as emergency preparedness plans, emergency
supplies, first-aid kit materials, sanitation procedures, and food
requirements.
ITERS: Infant and Toddler Environmental Rating Scale
The ITERS is a tool for staff to use that discusses all areas of the
classroom, what is developmentally appropriate, and best practices.
The ITERS talks about the amount of child art, including 3D art;
interactions with children; the centers in the classroom; and the
materials used.
From the ITERS I learned about the importance of the materials used in
a classroom, providing ample opportunities for all areas of
development, treating children with respect, using the outdoors as an
extension of the classroom and about the use of centers when creating
curriculum.
NAEYC: the National Association for the Education of Young

Children
NAEYC produces newsletters, magazines, and brochures to be used by

the educators of young children
NAEYC discusses a wide range of topics ranging for ethics to materials
I have learned from NAEYC that it is important to provide ample

curriculum in all areas of development with appropriate expectations.
They also discuss the importance of play for young children and how
play is the means of learning; children learn best when they are
interested and engaged and who is truly interested in handouts and
practice worksheets.
PBS wrote an article about the qualities of a good classroom,

from the article it appears to have been written for parents but
also provides information to caregivers about what they should
include
They discuss having a consistent schedule, providing a wide

array of materials and activities, having ample conversations
between staff and children.
From this article I learned that especially at a young age it is

highly important to have a routine schedule, this helps the
child feel safe and secure and prepared to learn. It is also
highly important that school and home communicate and
provide an environment that is consistent with its expectations
and values.
CLASSROOM INTRODUCTION
For my classroom I wanted to include many centers and be able to

provide a wide array of materials that could be left out for the vast
majority of the time. I would prefer a classroom with a kitchen area
for meal prep and for doing cooking activities. I have also included
some of the outdoor area because nature is a very critical piece of
curriculum for young children. I chose to use large climbing and
play structures because I feel that it is highly important for children
to be able to use both their gross and fine motor skills. I also
included a parent area because I feel that this will be a good area
for parents to say good-bye to children and to both read about
what has been going on and talk with staff. I also tried to separate
the louder activities from the activities that are more quiet.
SHOPPING LIST FOR 12 TODDLERS

AGE 24-36 MONTHS
I have compiled a complete list of materials that I would like to see

in my classroom. I have included pictures of items that were not
fully explained through their names. While compiling a list of books
I came to realize that there are many more books which I would
like to add, but this is my starting point. It would also be beneficial
to get duplicates of the childrens favorite books. I have also
included books in Spanish and ASL and would include books from
other languages if there were families who spoke that language.
The Health and Safety section contains many items required in the
classroom setting, but I have not included many things that would
be purchased by the larger school such as soap, paper-towels, or
the installment of toddler toilets.
Furniture
Price
Quantity
Total
Toddler Light Table
369.95
$369.95
Magic Mirror Cube
114.95
$114.95
Primary Colors 12 Pillows- set of 6
64.95
$64.95
Toddler Sand and Water Activity Table
243.00
$243.00
Transparent Sand and Water Table
409.95
$409.95
Large Wall Mirror (48x 24h)
134.95
$134.95
Specialty Mirror Trio
574.95
$574.95
Gallon Diaper Pail with Odor Control
99.95
$199.90
Easy-Stack Cots- set of 5
239.00
$956.00
Forest Green Rectangular Carpet (6x9)
229.00
$229.00
From Kaplan
From lakeshorelearning.com
Furniture
Price
Quantity
Total
Crawligator
124.25
$124.25
Dozen Fitted Crib Sheets
104.50
$209.00
Window House
288.00
$288.00
From eichild.com
From communityplaythings.com
Nursery Gym 7
2,940.00 1
$2,940.0
0
Toddler Cubby with Four Baskets
605.00
$2,420.0
0
Wall-Mounted Cabinet 48
560.00
$1,120.0
0
Puppet Theater
520.00
$520.00
Literacy Corner
1,990.00 2
$1,990.0
0
Classroom Round Table 48
285.00
$570.00
Furniture
Price
Quantity
Total
Classroom Round Table 30
185.00
$370.00
Classroom Activity Table
230.00
$230.00
Woodcrest Kitchen- set of 4
1,080.00
$1080.00
Dress-up Unit
480.00
$480.00
Baby Shelf (3x16)
270.00
$540.00
Low Storage Unit
380.00
$760.00
Multi-Storage Shelf (4x24)
435.00
$870.00
Open Back Shelf (4x32)
435.00
$870.00
Mini Art Island
550.00
$1,650.0
0
Creative Unit with 3 Baskets
740.00
$740.00
Childshape Chair 6
70
15
$1,050.0
0
Furniture
Price
Quantity
Total
Teacher Chair 12
163.00
$652.00
Big Outlast Set
6,000.00 1
$6,000.0
0
Outlast Storage Bench with Two Crates
620.00
$1,240.0
0
Outlast Play Table Toddler Set
$700.00
$700.00
Push Cart
173.00
$692.00
Drying Rack
510.00
$1,020.0
0
Parent Communication Center
1,530.00 1
$1,530.0
0
TOTAL:
$33,952.8
5
Materials
Price
Quantity
Total
Clapping Roller
12.99
$38.97
Signing Match up Games
21.99
$21.99
Speak up
68.99
$68.99
Photo Cubes- set of 2
59.95
$239.80
Manipulative Jars Complete Set
94.95
$94.95
Fill and Fun Water Mat
12.95
$25.90
Click n Spin Activity Blocks- set of 4
19.95
$19.95
Rainbow Sound Blocks
44.95
$89.90
From hatchearlylearning.com
From Kaplan
MATERIALS
speak up: Speak Up has been designed to encourage

vocalization. Speak Up has 10 different images that grow,
move and get wider as the user makes sounds into a
microphone. The image also changes according to the volume
of sound made by the user. You can load your own pictures
into the program. Imagine using a photo of your students dog
or family member and making it grow or move! Accessible
by microphone.
Materials
Price
Quantity Total
Push and Pull Animals- set of 3
28.95
$28.95
Click Clack Tree
38.95
$38.95
Jumbo Sand Rollers- set of 5
24.95
$24.95
Look at Me Mirror
12.50
$62.50
Twirly Whirly
14.80
$44.40
Peek-a-Boo Roller
11.95
$23.90
Texture Play Quilt
49.50
$99.00
From eichild.com
TOTAL:
$924.10
Science/ Sensory
Price
Quantity
Total
Caterpillar Spillers- set of 7
6.95
$6.95
Funny Face Beakers
14.95
$14.95
Handy Scoops- set of 4
12.95
$12,95
Twisty Droppers- set of 4
12.95
$38.85
Jumbo Magnifiers
33.95
$33.95
Jumbo Eyedroppers with Stand
16.95
$33.90
Color Safety Goggles- set of 6
24.95
$49.90
Science Sensory Tubes- set of 4
32.95
$65.90
Tube Discovery Kit
59.95
$59.95
Gator Grabber Tweezers
11.95
$11.95
From Kaplan
Science/Sensory
Price
Quantit
y
Total
17.95
$17.95
Acrylic Scary Bug Specimens- set

of 4
35.99
$35.99
Bug Observation Boxes- set of 6
12.99
$12.99
Acrylic Specimens- set of 12
106.99
$106.99
Whats Inside Animal X-Rays- set

of 16
29.79
$29.79
Seas Shells- 1 Lb
6.49
$6.49
From eichild.com
Nesting Stackers
From Discount School Supply
TOTAL:
$539.45
Dramatic Play
Price
Quantit
y
Total
Block Play Dump Truck
19.99
$39.98
Animal Runners- set of 4
89.99
$89.99
Cure it Doctor Set
24.95
$24.95
Social Skills Starter Set
$209.95
$209/95
Super Tough Wooden Vehicles- set of 6
219.95
$219.95
My First Fish Bowl
25.95
$25.95
Measuring Spoons and Cups
16.95
$33.90
New Sprouts Healthy Snack Set
17.95
$17.95
From hatchearlylearning.com
From Kaplan
Dramatic Play
Price
Quantit
y
Total
11 Soft Body Baby Dolls- set of 4
58.95
$58.95
Doll Cot
36.95
$36.95
Owl Hand Puppet
13.95
$13.95
Farm Puppets- set of 8
69.95
$69.95
Cape set of 5
94.05
$94.05
First Keys- set of 6
9.50
$9.50
Rainbow Movement Scarves- set of 12
59.00
$118.00
24.99
$49.98
From eichild.com
From Lakeshorelearning.com
Magnetic Vehicle Set
Dramatic Play
Price
Quantity
Total
Bed
120.00
$120.00
Set of Five Small Trucks
260.00
$260.00
Airplane
72.00
$72.00
Box Car
180.00
$180.00
From Community Play things
TOTAL: $1,745.95
Art
Price
Quantity Total
80.99
$80.99
$17.95
$35.90
Plastic Handle Paint Brushes- Set of 30
$18.99
$18.99
Washable School Glue- 1 Gallon
9.99
$9.99
Finger Paint Paper Roll- 100 ft.
18.99
$18.99
Colorations Colored Dustless Chalk- 100

pieces
5,79
$5.79
Sunworks Heavyweight Construction Paper

Smart Stack
10.89
$10.89
From Hatchearlylearning.com
Crayola Large Crayons (400)
From Kaplan
Toddler Clay Cutter Set
Art
Price
Quantit
y
Total
Washable Finger Paint 16 oz.
2.89
$14.45
Foam Sheet Super Pack- 100 sheets
19.99
$19.99
Colorations Super Washable Chubby

Markers- set of 256
57.99
$57.99
Colorations Sidewalk Chalk- set of 126
25.99
$25.99
Simply Washable Tempera Paint Gallon,

Set of 11
120.89
$120,89
Colorations Premium Art Tissue Paper100 sheets
10.99
$10.99
Colorations Air-Tight, No-mess Paint

cups, set of 10
10.40
$20.80
Tacky Glue 4 oz
1.99
$3.98
Dough Rolling Pins- set of 6
9.99
$9.99
Acrylic Yarn- set of 12
28.99
$28.99
Art
Price
Quantity Total
Sponge Painting Kit
68.99
$68.99
Brawny Tough Plastic Art Trays- Set of 5
17.99
$53.97
Textured Dough Rolling Pins- set of 4
11.99
$11.99
Bingo Bottle Refillable Markets- set of 12
15.99
$15.99
Colorations Cool Designs Foam Rollersset of 12
17.99
$17.99
Dough Tools Starter Set- 21 pieces
24.99
$24.99
Best Value Paint Bowls- set of 6
8.99
$26.97
Colorations Super Stamper Pack
49.99
$49.99
Colorations Machine Washable Toddler

Smock- set of 6
35.89
$107.67
Easy Grip Stampers Mega Pack- 50 pieces 49.99
$49.99
TOTAL:
$919.14
Books
Price
At the Farm (wood Book)
$9.99
From eichild.com
Board Book Classics
$45.75
Positive Behavior Board Books
$29.99
Diversity Board Books
$25.85
Farm Animal Board Books
$46.50
Transportation Board Book Set
$29.50
Rhyming Songs and Games
$19.89
Stay Healthy Board Books
$22.80
Books
Price

I like Bugs- Touch and Feel book
$6.64
Big Fat Hen
$6.79
Tumble Bumble
$6.99
Shapes
$3.74
Green Eggs and Ham
$6.74
Giraffes Cant Dance
$9,99
One Sheep, Blue Sheep
$5.24
Buzz Said the Bee
$2.99
Let it Rain
$2.99
Where the Wile things Are
$6.71
Pigsty
$9.99
Peek-a-Zoo
$8.24
The Rain Came Down
$9,99
How do Dinosaurs Say Good Night
$4.49
Books
Price
George the Terrible Eater
$5.24
Lets Get Dressed
%5.99
The Little Red Hen
$7.69
The Biggest Apple Ever
$2.99
Is Your Mama a Llama
$9.99
Zen Shorts
$16.95
Let it Fall
$2.99
The Frog was Singing/ Cantaba La Rana
$5.24
Mess in the Kitchen/ Deastre en la concina
$2.99
What Do you See? (ASL)
$5.99
Sign Language
$5.24
TOTAL: 168. 79
Music
Price
Quantit
y
Total
Castanets (pair)
3.99
$15.96
Concertina
23.99
$47.98
Tot Drum
19.99
$39.98
African Playground CD
14.95
$14.95
Celtic Dreamland CD
14.95
$14.95
Sleepytime World CD Set
43.50
$43.50
Latin Playground CD
14.95
$14.95
Classic Nursery Rhymes CD
15.95
$15.95
From eichild.com
Music
Price
Quantity
Total
Two-up Rhythm Rally Set
59.75
$119.50
Wooden Tone Drum
23.95
$47.90
Xylophone
29.95
$59.90
Rhythm Stick Activity Kit
29.99
$29.99
Instruments From Around the

World Collection
99.50
$99.50
TOTAL: $565.01
Blocks, Stacking, Sorting, and

Puzzles
Price
Quantity
Total
See Saw Sorter
16.99
$16.99
Sort N Count
19.99
$19.99
Giant Blocks 16 pcs
116.99
$116.99
Balance Boat
24.99
$49.98
Babys First Block- feel and sound
12.99
$25.98
Triple Crawl Thru Climber
584.99
%584.99
Blocks Able Set
324.99
$324.99
Tall Stacker, Pegs, and Pegboard Set
15.99
%15.99
Geo Puzzle Board
25.99
$25.99
Blocks, Stacking Sorting, and

Puzzles
Price
Quantity
Total
Shapes Sorter Tray
9.95
$19.90
Banbino Branch Blocks- set of 12
32.95
$32.95
Size Sequence Puzzles- set of 4
29.95
$29.95
Easy Grip 3D Pond Puzzle
24.95
$24.95
Three Basic Concepts Puzzles
69.00
$69.00
Super Soft Blacks
32.65
$65.30
Giant Knob First Puzzle Set
$49.99
$49.99
Shapes Discovery Boxes
49.99`
$49.99
From Kaplan
From eichil.com
TOTAL:
$1,537.87
Outdoor Toys
Price
Quantit Total
y

Supper Classroom Sand Set- 34
pieces
45.99
$45.99
Sand and Water Mills Set of 3
16.99
$16.99
Colored Cones- set of 10
17.99
$17.99
Medium Bucket with Spout
7.99
$39.95
Colored Bean Bags Set of 12
14.99
$14.99
Cubby Land, Sea and Air

Vehicles set of 15
49.95
$49.95
7 Nylon Jump Ropes- Set of 3
14.99
$14.99
Excellerations Super Sensory

beanbags- set of 12
23.99
$23.99
Bilbo
29.79
$148.95
TOTAL:
$2,776.22
Outdoor Toys
Price
Quantity Total
Funnels- set of 3
5.99
$5.99
Excellerations Pair-a-Chute Set of 2
19.99
$19.99
Construction Trucks set of 3
59.99
$59.99
Small Bucket with Spout
7.49
$7.49
Rainbow Dancing Wrist Bands Set of 6 14.99
$29.98
8 Angels Silver Rider Toddler Trike
149.95
$599.80
Ride-on Motorcycle
38.95
$158.80
Angels My Rider Scooter
21.95
$539.80
Angeles Move and Learn Activity Mat
154.99
$154.99
Alfresco Obstacle Course Climber
776.69
$776.69
Sandtastik White Play Sand 25 lbs.
21.95
$21.95
Balls
Price
Quantity
Total
Baby Bubble
Balls
16.95
$16.95
Multi-Texture
Balls
11.95
$11.95
Four 4 SensoDot Balls
21.99
$21.99
Pound-Away Ball
Bench
36.60
$36.60
Spiral Tracker
39.97
$39.97
Squidgie Ball
7.99
$7.99
Lightweight
Plastic Balls Set
of 6
6.99
$6.99
$74.99
From
eichild.com
Ultimate Ball Kit- 74.99

set of 14
TOTAL:
$216.83
Health and Safety Price
Quantity
Total
From eichild.com
Finger Pinch Guard
3.50
$17.50
Small Object Tester
2.65
$5.30
Clear Outlet Plugs

(12)
2.99
$5.98
Mesh Washing Bags

(4)
15.45
$46.35
Latex Gloves box of

100
9.99
$39.96
Carry All First Aid

Kit
52.99
$105.98
Germ-X 40 oz. Hand $9.99

Sanitizer
$29.97
From Discount
School Supply
Health and
Safety
Price
Quantity
Total
Non-Contact
Hygienic Forehead
Thermometer
11.99
$239.98
Toddler Trike
Helmet
14.49
15
$217.35
TOTAL: $708.37
CLASSROOM
Total cost of
supplies:
$46,830.80
BIBLIOGRAPHY
"Title 22 Regulations."Title 22 Regulations. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 July

2014
Harms, Thelma, Debby Cryer, and Richard M. Clifford.Infant/toddler

Environment Rating Scale. New York: Teachers College, 2006. Print.
Copple, Carol, and Sue Bredekamp.Developmentally Appropriate

Practice in Early Childhood Programs: Serving Children from Birth
through Age 8. 3rd ed. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the
Education of Young Children, 2009. Print.
"Qualities of a Good Classroom: Baby and Toddler."PBS. PBS, n.d.

Web. 20 July 2014.

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SETTING UP A

Throughout the years my views have changed and I have now

One thing that I have learned through personal experience

When we view children as little scientists it is easier to

Personally I do not want to conform to one style of learning

Curriculum I believe falls along the same concept of adapting

Title 22 provides guidelines for health and safety regulations

Title 22 discusses things such as ratios of toilets to children and

From reading Title 22 I learned about the important health and

ITERS: Infant and Toddler Environmental Rating Scale

NAEYC: the National Association for the Education of Young

NAEYC produces newsletters, magazines, and brochures to be used by

NAEYC discusses a wide range of topics ranging for ethics to materials

I have learned from NAEYC that it is important to provide ample

PBS wrote an article about the qualities of a good classroom,

They discuss having a consistent schedule, providing a wide

From this article I learned that especially at a young age it is

For my classroom I wanted to include many centers and be able to

SHOPPING LIST FOR 12 TODDLERS

I have compiled a complete list of materials that I would like to see

Toddler Light Table

Magic Mirror Cube

Primary Colors 12 Pillows- set of 6

Toddler Sand and Water Activity Table

Transparent Sand and Water Table

Large Wall Mirror (48x 24h)

Specialty Mirror Trio

Gallon Diaper Pail with Odor Control

Easy-Stack Cots- set of 5

Forest Green Rectangular Carpet (6x9)

Dozen Fitted Crib Sheets

Toddler Cubby with Four Baskets

Classroom Round Table 48

Classroom Round Table 30

Classroom Activity Table

Woodcrest Kitchen- set of 4

Baby Shelf (3x16)

Low Storage Unit

Multi-Storage Shelf (4x24)

Open Back Shelf (4x32)

Mini Art Island

Creative Unit with 3 Baskets

Big Outlast Set

Outlast Storage Bench with Two Crates

Outlast Play Table Toddler Set

Parent Communication Center

Signing Match up Games

Photo Cubes- set of 2

Manipulative Jars Complete Set

Fill and Fun Water Mat

Click n Spin Activity Blocks- set of 4

Rainbow Sound Blocks

speak up: Speak Up has been designed to encourage

Push and Pull Animals- set of 3

Click Clack Tree

Jumbo Sand Rollers- set of 5

Texture Play Quilt

Caterpillar Spillers- set of 7

Funny Face Beakers

Handy Scoops- set of 4

Twisty Droppers- set of 4

Jumbo Eyedroppers with Stand