Preschool Education Site
	Diane Claus BellaOnline's Preschool Education Editor

Layout of a Preschool Classroom
A look at what areas should be including in a preschool environment and how to arrange a classroom for a positive learning experience. Included in this article is a free sample printout of a layout.

Library Center
Setting up the library center of the preschool classroom

Make Your Own Blocks
Make your own blocks for your block Center out of extra boxes.

Manipulative Center
In this area, children aster fine motor skills and finger dexterity that leads to writing skills. Puzzles, stringing beads, making patterns, matching and sorting games are all examples of the types of activities to include in this center.

Organizing Centers to Prevent Chaos
I highly recommend some type of management system to determine the number of children that should be allowed in each center. Here is a look at the system I use.

Outdoor Center
Learning is not just done in the classroom! This area should become more than large muscle equipment for play.

Preschool Science Center
A look at the Science Center in a Preschool Classroom

Teacher Role in the Manipulative Center
The role a preschool teacher should take in the manipulative center.

Teacher's Role in the Library Center
A look at a teacher´s role in the library center.

Teachers Role in the Writing Center
A discussion of the stages of writing in preschool children to help teachers assist in the learning process

Writing Center
Writing is an important part of literacy development. Most children starting preschool can't write any letter or their name. But they will benefit greatly by being exposed to letters, signs, symbols, and shapes.