Preschool Room Tasteful Decorations

Bulletin boards, ceiling hangings, pictures and furnishings can either help capture a child's attention and help lead them to God's truths or they can distract. If the walls and ceilings are not available for your use, use poster board as bulletin boards. Pray and consider your particular children and resources when deciding what to use.

Active children do not need much stimulation from decorations and furnishings. They are happier with a limited field of vision such as an area enclosed by short shelving. Visually divide long areas to avoid enticing children to run.

There can be several boards, murals, posters, etc., including:

• Seasonal, perhaps including name tags. A basic landscape with a tree, house, pond and meadow is versatile for changing seasons. Name tags can be apples, pumpkins, snowmen, hearts, flowers, ducklings, hot air balloons, kites, sailboats, etc.
• Thematic materials made by the children
• Birthday recognition
• Maps and/or time lines
• If your room does not have a window, a simple curtain can outline a window scene.

Ceiling hangings help lower the room to a child's size, but should not be low enough for children to touch and should be away from main pathways. Seasonal shapes are effective such as apples, snowflakes, valentine hearts, smiling suns, birds, butterflies, kites, etc. Hang items from string and straight pins or paper clips hooked over acoustical supports in one area or throughout the room.

Topic Sections

Introduction
Checklist of Furnishings
Checklist Summary
Tasteful Decorations