Teachers must be able to prepare an effective classroom management plan in advance to promote student learning and positive behaviors in children. It is the responsibility of the teacher to create an inclusive learning environment that is welcoming and adequate for every student, mindful of diversity, skill level, and developmental needs. Teachers must assess support that will guide students towards making appropriate choices in the classroom and during transitional periods.

Based on your own research, select a digital tool or other appropriate strategy to design a classroom arrangement that might be appropriate for your field experience classroom (Pre-K to Grade 3). Your classroom design should include:

In addition, define the following components of your desired classroom environment:

• Five classroom rules that promote prosocial behavior.
• Four classroom routines or procedures, including all steps and the appropriate direct or indirect guidance strategies that are involved in the routine or procedure.
• Three transition strategies to implement before and after instruction that promote prosocial behaviors and the appropriate direct or indirect guidance strategies that are involved in the transition.

In a 150-250 word reflection, explain how your classroom design promotes prosocial behaviors. Discuss the principles of early childhood development (physical, social-emotional, etc.) and their application in creating early childhood educational environments and settings.

Support your findings with 2-3 scholarly resources.