Display, Adjustable, Lockable: 3 Storage Solutions for Every Early Years Classroom

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Display Storage

• Open storage solutions enhance focus by minimizing distractions and allowing materials to be easily accessible. When children can see and quickly reach the materials or toys, they spend less time searching or feeling overwhelmed by clutter.
• As children are empowered to independently select and return items, it promotes concentration, self-directed learning, and exploration.
• Items displayed can act as visual prompts, helping children remember what materials are available and encouraging them to engage in different activities.

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Adjustable Storage

• In a shared classroom space, it can be challenging to keep track of communal supplies. Lockable storage allows teachers to keep a controlled inventory, ensuring they are only accessed when needed.
• These units help create an organized environment where resources can be easily rotated and stored based on the specific needs of each activity.
• Essential for keeping dangerous or inappropriate items away from children, including cleaning supplies or sharp objects.
• Preventing unauthorized access such as small parts, electronic devices, or expensive items, should be locked to prevent misuse or loss.  
• Useful for storing personal information related to children’s health and safety. 

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Summary

By understanding when and why each type of storage is useful, you can create an organized, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.