Preschoolers learn through play. They play and learn together. How do teachers (school teachers and church teachers) organize classrooms so preschoolers can play and learn together and prevent challenging behaviors? “They can develop a positive
relationship with each child, structure the physical and social classroom environments to support positive interactions, and teach individual children speci?c social skills that they lack.” Teachers must have well-planned learning centers available for preschoolers to engage in play and learning with each other. The placement of the centers is important to engage the preschoolers in how and with what they will play. The number of items in each center is important. Teachers must have enough items in each center to engage their learning abilities and attention. The materials in each center must promote the learning the teachers want to teach. And lastly, teachers must display images (posters) of preschoolers playing, getting along, and enjoying play time.
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