Preschool Classroom Success Checklists

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SUCCESS CHECKLISTS

Classroom Environment

Classroom: Date:

How would you describe your classroom setting? / Notes /
Does your classroom look like a typical preschool classroom?
Are classroom areas clearly defined for specific purposes?
Do open spaces present a problem for the children?
What visuals do you use to designate areas?
Are materials located in the area where they are used?
Do you have a smartboard or projector, and how are they used to support teaching and behavior?
Do you have movable walls or furniture to define areas in the room?
Are you able to see over all the barriers/walls in your room?
Do you restructure your room based on child needs?
Does the room structure promote independence?

Classroom Schedule

Classroom: Date:

How would you describe the use of schedules in your classroom? / Notes /
What type of schedule is used in the classroom?
ð  Classroom schedule
ð  Individual schedules
Is the schedule age-appropriate, engaging, and accessible?
How is completion of an activity demonstrated on the schedule?
Are the childs taught to use the schedule?
How are you embedding independence in using the schedule?
How do you collect data on childs’ ability to use the schedule to independently transition?
Do you practice change in your schedule?
What transition cues do you use?
How are you increasing independence in transitions?
Are you having peers model the use of the schedule?

Visual Supports

Classroom: Date:

How would you describe the use of schedules in your classroom? / Notes /
Does your classroom use visuals?
Do you use mini schedules?
Do you use visuals to support transitions?
o  Visual timer
o  Number countdown
o  Picture cards
Do you use visuals to support communication?
Do you use visuals for choice making?
Do you use visuals to support waiting and help?
Do you use visuals to support taking a break?
Are all visual taught systematically?
Are visuals used to promote independence?

Taking Breaks

Classroom: Date:

How would you describe the use of schedules in your classroom? / Notes /
Do you teach children how to take breaks?
Do you have a designated area for a break?
Do keep neutral activities in the break area?
Do you use a timer for breaks?
Do you use visuals to support breaks?
Do you use a “what do you need” chart to help students communicate needs before or after a break?
Do all staff know what to do if a child is not de-escalating?
Do you follow a plan to transition children back into the classroom activity?
Do adults remain neutral and calm during breaks?