Room to Learn: Designing for Play and Purpose

$40.00

Presenter: Susan Peery, ELC3
Core Area: Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2C; Learning Environment 4A, 4B, 4C
Grade Level: Elementary
Hours: 1

How intentionally does your classroom environment support the way young children learn best? In this 1-hour course, author Susan Peery of ELC3 guides teachers in designing pre-K learning spaces that promote play, purpose, and independence. With empathy for the demands of early childhood classrooms, this course offers practical strategies for creating warm, student-centered environments that foster belonging, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences.

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How can your classroom environment actively support young children’s learning, independence, and sense of belonging? In this course, Susan Peery of ELC3 shares practical guidance for designing intentional, student-centered pre-K spaces that balance play with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in early childhood education, she emphasizes how thoughtful decisions about layout, materials, and routines can shape behavior, engagement, and learning outcomes.

Through clear examples and research-based practices, teachers will explore how to create environments that promote emotional safety, independence, and meaningful exploration. From whole group areas to small group instruction and learning centers, this course helps educators design spaces that truly work for children.

In this course you will learn:

  • How to design a purposeful, student-centered classroom environment
  • How to structure whole group, small group, and
    center spaces
  • How to use visuals and materials to support independence
  • How to create engaging, developmentally appropriate centers
  • How to foster belonging, safety, and student engagement

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SKU ELC-1416 Category