Early Childhood Environments: Preschool Classroom, Ages 3 to 4
The preschool room for younger preschoolers, ages 3 to 4, offers a vibrant and enriching environment to support exploration, creativity, and social development. The space is organized into thematic areas, including imaginative play, construction, reading, and art stations, with colorful décor and interactive displays that reflect the children's interests. Safety and comfort are prioritized with child-friendly furniture and accessible layouts that encourage independent movement. A flexible daily schedule balances active and quiet play with designated areas for developing gross and fine motor skills. The dedicated staff provides nurturing care, fostering emotional and social growth while maintaining open communication with families to support each child's development. This preschool room has a 5-star rating from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Explore the room below by clicking the play icon on the interactive experience. Then, choose your user setting in the top-left corner. Views are available in Educator (English), Family (English), and Familia (español). You may change your user settings at any time during your exploration.
Resources Shown in Preschool Classroom
Art
- Arte para los demás | Sesame Workshop
- Arte para mí | Sesame Workshop
- Effective display of children's artwork
- How Displaying Your Child’s Artwork Helps Them Learn
- How Process-Focused Art Experiences Support Preschoolers | NAEYC
- Message in a Backpack™ Encouraging Process Art at Home: Reaping the Benefits of Joy and Making
Family Partnerships
Fine & Large Motor Development
Importance of Play
- 16 Areas of Play and Manipulative Resources (Video)
- Actividades – Usemos los cinco sentidos | Sesame Workshop
- Dramatic Play for Young Children: Uncovering Its Essential Benefits
- Juego dramático | Sesame Workshop
- Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play
- The Impact of Dramatic Play in Early Childhood Education | Penn Foster
Literacy
- Building Bridges to Understanding in the Pre-K Block Center
- Interactive Reading with Preschoolers (Video)
- Lectura Interactiva (Video)
- Preschool Shared Reading (Video)
- Reading Your Way to a Culturally Responsive Classroom
- RIF Read-Aloud Guide
- Rocking and Rolling. Reading with Babies Matters! | NAEYC
- Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play
Other
- ¡Bienvenidos! (Video)
- Building Class Community (Video)
- Comunidad (Video)
- The Benefits of Dramatic Play for Young Children
- Welcome! (Video)
