YES

 NO

 1.  The room is divided into several distinct areas or interest centers (dramatic play, art, blocks, quiet, etc.)

 2.  Boundaries are well defined by low shelves, sturdy room dividers or furniture, so that children and adults can see into and out of all areas.

 3.  Each area has an adequate amount of space for children to use the materials.

 4.  Tables are incorporated into the work areas.

 5.  The art area is near the sink.

 6.  Work areas are not cluttered with unnecessary furniture or materials.

 7.  The interest centers are in corners or on the edges of the room and open into a central planning or meeting area.

 8.  The art area floor is tiled.

 9.  The block area floor is carpeted.

10.  Traffic flow allows children to work without interruption.

11.  The dramatic play area is near the blocks to encourage integrated play.

12.  Noisy areas are not near quiet areas.

13.  Individual storage space (dish tubs, baskets, boxes) and individual coat storage space is labeled with each child’s name and photo, and is placed low enough to allow children to use them independently.

14.  Materials that would disrupt involvement (riding toys, workbench, sensory table) are not included in the block area.

15.  Materials are stored in the area where they are used.

16.  Shelves, drawers, and containers are labeled with words and pictures, or illustrations of the contents.

17.  Identical and similar items are stored together.

18.  Sets of materials in different sizes are hung or stored so the size difference is apparent.

19.  Materials within each area are easily accessible to children.

20.  All materials that children can see and reach CAN be used by children.

21.  There is an adequate amount and variety of materials in each area.

22.  Each area contains unstructured loose parts that can be used in many ways.  Example: poker chips can be used for counting, stacking, matching, sorting, or representing food or money.

23.  There is a variety of materials available to children for achieving their goals.  Examples: paper can be put together with glue, paste, tape, staples, paper clips, string, rubber bands, a house can be built with blocks, paper, wood at workbench, play dough, paint.

24.  There are enough materials in each area for children to work simultaneously.

25.  There are materials that can be manipulated and actively explored in each area.

26.  There are materials that can be used for pretending or making representations in each area.

27.  There are many real things (plants, animals, utensils, tools, and instruments) that children can explore in each area.