Organizing adults

Module 16

In order to maximize child engagement and learning, a classroom needs to have an organized and efficient way for adults to work together to support children. One way to do that is through zoning, an effective practice used to support children’s active participation and engagement in the classroom. Zoning organizes classroom staff by assigning specific roles and duties for the day or during a specific time of day, such as free play or outdoor time.

Participants in Preschool SDI will be able to:

Describe the definition, types, and benefits of zoning in the classroom.
Plan a zoning schedule and define the roles and responsibilities of adults in the classroom.

Iowa SDI Framework

DEC Rec. Practices

Handouts and Materials

Participant's Guide

Participant's Guide-16. Organizing Adults

Supplemental Materials

SDI Action Plan Examples

These examples may be helpful in creating your next steps for implementation. You are encouraged to copy and edit as needed and/or create your own action steps.

SDI Action Plan EXAMPLES (Updated August 2023)

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Resources for Preschool SDI Coaches to support implementation:

Deeper Dive

Here are resources, links, and materials for those who would like to continue learning more about the topic and deepen their understanding and implementation, especially for Year 3 and beyond.

Deeper Dive Resources

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