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Does anyone here use dividers to separate nap spaces in the same room? I have a mirror, I call the crawling mirror, it's a free standing lengthwise mirror that I use for the babies, they love it. I thought to put it between two cots and it's PERFECT. now....I scored an insane deal on this guy and haven't seen any since, for less than $130! I'm thinking of making little mini room dividers using PVC piping and fabric...does anyone have something like that? Wondering if I could look at yours to see how to create mine. I'm thinking they'll be perfect little space dividers for centres too, when not used in nap time. TIA!
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My kids all lay down in the same room (except my 2 toddlers) and I have no separation other than just the Kindermats and the kids being required to stay on their own mats.
It's easier and takes up less room to just teach them to nap among others.
You could also use bookshelves, storage containers and or chairs with blankets draped over them to divide the space if necessary. -
You can attach 2 foam core boards (sold at craft stores) together along the edges using duct tape. Then cover with fabric to make them more attractive. They're lightweight and fold flat when not in use.Comment
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I've seen the PVC dividers and thought they were neat. At times it would be very nice to have. But I do as blackcat does, and teach them to nap together in the same room, no dividers.
Sometimes it takes a while to get them trained - especially with a fresh group of kids.
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My kiddos all lay in the same room and though they are very good about staying on their cots and going to sleep, if they can see one another they like to chat and keep each other up. I use those cardboard tri-fold boards that kids use for science fair project displays to "separate" them. They are cheap, super lightweight, and easy to fold & store behind the couch.Comment
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my kids actually all stay on their own cots and don't disturb each other...I have 3 sleeping side-by-side right now actually
. I just thought they'd be handy for the days where they are a little more wired, and for room dividing for infants,etc. I was thinking of the pvc pipes and having removable "feet" for the ends, so when not in use, I'll store them under my elevated and stacked nap mats. bookshelves sound dangerous...I plan to use these little dividers also for agility and obstacle courses for my walkers...
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I was referring to the lower ones....my kids actually all stay on their own cots and don't disturb each other...I have 3 sleeping side-by-side right now actually. I just thought they'd be handy for the days where they are a little more wired, and for room dividing for infants,etc. I was thinking of the pvc pipes and having removable "feet" for the ends, so when not in use, I'll store them under my elevated and stacked nap mats. bookshelves sound dangerous...I plan to use these little dividers also for agility and obstacle courses for my walkers...
they are used in most preschool in our area as room and center dividers.
Similar to this classroom:
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ah yes! I don't have any of those ;-) nor do I have the space for them.
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We have to have 3 feet apart or a solid barrier. Placement can get tricky.My kids all lay down in the same room (except my 2 toddlers) and I have no separation other than just the Kindermats and the kids being required to stay on their own mats.
It's easier and takes up less room to just teach them to nap among others.
You could also use bookshelves, storage containers and or chairs with blankets draped over them to divide the space if necessary.Comment
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I usually have 3 mat nappers (babies sleep in pack n plays upstairs) and I separate them with the furniture in the room. I don't move it or anything, its just set up kind of like that classroom pic BlackCat posted so they have things where they can't really see each other. When I have 4 on mats one usually ends up in an open area of the room where they can see others - I usually put my best napper there, LOL!Comment
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I know this is older but I am so exited to have found it!! Can't wait to go get some tri fold barriers
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I use 3 superyard pieces to separate every second child in the group nap room. I bend them at two 90 degree angles like a C and then drop a sheet over the sides between the kids.Comment
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I arrange nap mats so that they are in different areas of the room so usually divided by one of the things of cubbies or what not. But I only take 5 kids, only usually have 3 or 4 on mats (young ones sleep in cribs upstairs).Comment
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