Layout of the toddler section


also be stored near the area where the toddlers are going to use it. Hang the paper container near the easel; keep the clay equipment in the cupboard near the clay table.


A set of narrow shelves for wet paintings will also be very useful.


Low shelves containing all the educational toys must be near the table or the floor at the educational toy area.


Open shelves must also be provided with storage space for beds or mattresses, and for indoor equipment and play materials.


1.1.13 Furniture and equipment


Te requirements regarding furniture in the playroom, the arrangement of furniture in the playroom (refer to safety measures)


Furniture is very important in a crèche and it plays an important role in the education of the preschool child. Te term furniture includes pieces of furniture (furnishings), installations, pictures, equipment, and soſt furnishings such as cushions, etc.


Important requirements regarding the choice of furniture: 1. Suitable construction – it must be practical, comfortable, and durable. 2. Attractiveness – refer to colour. 3. Costs – it is sometimes advantageous to purchase expensive items, since they will prove to be more serviceable.


4. Maintenance – furniture must be in good condition at all times. 5. Cleaning/hygiene – it must be washable. 6. Safety – it must not be damaged, splintered, or hazardous in any way. 7. Adaptability - it must be suitable for more than one purpose.


It is advisable to use the best material when assembling or constructing furniture. It must be light, sturdy and, if possible, one should be able to stack the pieces of furniture. From a practical point of view, the furnishings should be considered attractive by the children. Te furnishings must look attractive, feel good to the touch, and it must be pleasing to use.


Furniture that can be stacked is very convenient. It affords additional floor space for other activities. Te frames can be made of steel or aluminium while the covering can be of wood, panelite, Formica or plastic. Tese materials require no paint and very little maintenance.


Pictures Use the art produced by the children in the group, for example painted pictures and drawings, to decorate the walls rather than wall charts and pictures.


Pictures must be displayed at the children’s level and should be changed and swopped regularly. Appealing, bright colours, and subjects that reflect the interests of the children are essential.


Placing furniture and equipment in the playroom Te arrangement of furniture in a room is very important, especially if the room is small. Te maximum floor space should always be available.


Arrange the furniture or equipment according to the various tasks, e.g. equipment used for building blocks can be placed anywhere in the playroom, while the furnishings and equipment used for the reading corner should be placed in a quiet area. Te furniture and equipment used for creative activities should be arranged near the taps and the floor must be washable.


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