P-ILE-04: Equipment and Materials Arrangement

This measure focuses on equipment and materials that appear inviting and reflect the children’s interests. They should be labeled and appropriately arranged so the children know where to find things and easily select and return items. Some examples of these materials include shelves, baskets, containers, and labels. The open shelving, if included, must be at an appropriate height for children.

Category: Category 4: Indoor and Outdoor Learning Environments Subcategory: Indoor Learning Environment

Examples

In this section you will find videos, images, and/or documents that can be used to better understand this measure. These examples can also be used in conversations between mentors, directors, and/or teachers to discuss how the program's current practices compare to these examples.

Math Materials (Infant Example A)
Photo Example

This shelf in the infant room is open and very low to the ground, supporting infants’ ability to explore the toys. Notice the labels on the shelf include large pictures of the toys themselves.

Age(s): Infant