Today we had our first orientation meeting for the children. I asked the parents to sign up for a 30 minute time slot, to allow for each family to spend some time exploring the classroom. This was the first year I made separate appointments, and I am happy with the results. Each child reacted differently and we were able to respond to them accordingly. EH was first to visit and he eagerly explored some of the materials. We sat quietly near him and he gave us lots of glances while he was working and speaking with his mother. Soft music was playing and EH was whispering for a long while. His mother was so in tune with what he was experiencing, and gave him lots of time and space to get comfortable. The classroom looks inviting and the parents all commented on the environment and how it felt very calming! Here is what we have come up with for the starting design:
Looking across the room toward the front door:
Sensorial Shelf:
Geography area with an original painting from a friend:
Hebrew Language Materials:
Looking into the library area:
The math area, including the murals I painted for the days of creation:
Cubby area (and the only bulletin board I have) :
The drawers the children will store their works in progress, with our Jackson Pollack painting from last year's class:
Here is EH exploring letters during his orientation visit:
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