Use the following inventories to examine some environmental aspects of your classroom. It will guide you to plan adaptations to be made in order to meet the needs of all children in the class.

 

CLASSROOM:

• teacher/student ratio _____________________________

• table and chair size ______________________________

• toys and materials _______________________________

• general philosophy ______________________________

• furniture arrangement ___________________________

• accessibility to outside ___________________________

• floor space ____________________________________

• accessibility into the classroom ____________________

• bed for naps ___________________________________

BATHROOM:

• height of sinks __________________________________

• toilet size _______________________________________

• access to soap and paper towels _____________________

• changing table ___________________________________

• supplies such as wipes, gloves, bags __________________

  _______________________________________________

• disposal of waste _________________________________

LUNCHROOM:

• lunch routine, such as passing out food ________________

  _______________________________________________

  _______________________________________________

• table and chair size ________________________________

• utensils, cups, and plates ___________________________

  _______________________________________________

• types of food ____________________________________

• routes around tables _______________________________

• number of children per table ________________________

• space at table per child _____________________________

• wheelchair accessible ______________________________

PLAYGROUND:

• surfaces ________________________________________

• playground equipment such as slides, swings, etc.

  _______________________________________________

  _______________________________________________

• sand toys, balls, riding toys, etc. _____________________

  _______________________________________________

  _______________________________________________

OTHER:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

 

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