| Whether you are a teacher in a typical classroom | | | | more items than most, such as several books, |
| or preside over a Head Start program, it is helpful | | | | you may opt for a cubby unit that boasts larger |
| to have certain types of furniture in the room. | | | | sections for each child's things. You will also need |
| The best kinds are appropriate for several age | | | | to choose cubbies that are at the correct height |
| ranges, and can help both the teacher and the | | | | for your students. If you preside over a Head |
| students be organized. Not every classroom will | | | | Start program that features mostly younger |
| need all types of children's furniture, but it is good | | | | children, for example, your cubbies should be low |
| to get an idea of what is available before you | | | | to the ground. However, there are some that |
| spend any money. | | | | have several levels, which may be perfect for |
| A classroom divider is often useful to make a | | | | programs that teach kids of all ages since there |
| large room into smaller sections. You may choose | | | | are both low and high cubbies. |
| to make a few sections, each for a different | | | | Any successful Head Start program or classroom |
| purpose, such as a play area, nap area, and a | | | | needs plenty of writing space and seating for the |
| reading section. You could also use just one room | | | | kids. You may choose to have your students sit |
| divider to make the space feel a bit cozier than | | | | in clusters of four or more children at each table, |
| usual, whether you are in charge of a Head Start | | | | especially if your lessons often include teamwork. |
| program or a typical classroom. Many dividers | | | | However, many older students often benefit |
| include several storage areas that are built-in, as | | | | from single desks, with a chair attached to each |
| well as mirrors and shelves. It is okay to use this | | | | one, since that is mainly what they will encounter |
| type of children's furniture to either get more | | | | in later grades. You may choose between |
| practical space out of your room, or to just dress | | | | wooden or plastic children's furniture when it |
| it up with functional items. | | | | comes to tables and seating, but you also need to |
| Another piece of children's furniture that is | | | | keep in mind the height of your students in |
| necessary in most classrooms and Head Start | | | | general. Preschoolers will obviously need desks and |
| programs is a cubby unit. This item usually | | | | chairs that are lower to the ground than older |
| features several smaller squares, one for each | | | | kids. Other than that, feel free to choose the |
| child to put their lunch, backpack, or other | | | | style that you prefer in your classroom. |
| personal objects. If your students typically carry | | | | |