The purpose of this study is to grasp the characteristic of educational activity time in each room and space of kindergarten. Research methods are based on observations and descriptions of 56 children's behavior in seven kindergartens. The results of the analysis are summarized as follows. 1) Free playing is important for all classes, especially enough time and space should be ensured for younger class. 2) Nursery room is a primary base for educational activities. In addition, playroom is a secondary base for older class, and playground for middle or younger class. 3) Group unit is composed of small size at a terrace, corridor, outdoor equipments for playing, and middle size at a playroom or playground. 4) Children's playing are activated with undulation of site, attractive setting of play corner, closeness and continuity to nursery room. Consequently, not only securing nursery room for programmed education, but also setting various indoor or outdoor spaces for free playing, the subjects on architectural planning and design of kindergarten would be resolved.
