1. Charles Kincaid Instructor Ken Hipps Haywood Community College 2. A high quality learning environment in an early childhood classroom design needs to be intentional. Classroom should be bright and airy with enough activities to allow children ample discovery opportunities. 3. Make Room to Store Materials There needs to be adequate storage space so that learning materials canbe rotated frequently. This will keep children interested in the learning process and continue to encourage self-initiated exploration. 4. High Quality Classrooms Should Have Available: Block Center Dramatic Play Science Center Math & Manipulatives Art Center Cozy Area Sand &Water Book Center Music Center Writing Center