Providing an Appropriate Environment

Created by:Irene Eliza Lopez

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Chapter Vocabulary Cubby Custodial needs Isolation room Learning centers

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Chapter Vocabulary Nontoxic Sanitized Toxic Traffic pattern

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Planning the Environment

Program goals Needs of all the children Staff’s needs Parental involvement

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Meeting Program Goals Independence Strong Self-Esteem Social Skills Problem-solving Ability

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More Goals Language Skills Large Muscle

Development Small Muscle

Coordination

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Planning for Development

Social Development Physical Development Emotional Development Intellectual Development

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Meeting the Needs of Children

Custodial Care Toileting Hand washing Eating Napping/Resting

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Needs of Children Meals Cot space Isolation Room Storage

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Children With Special Needs

Wider classroom pathways Ramps Proper eating and restroom

areas

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Meeting Staff Needs Directors

Private office Storage space

Teachers need Storage space Quiet location

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Meeting the Needs of Parents and Visitors

Inviting and convenient entrance

Sign in and out sheet area Bulletin board

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The Classroom Learning Centers

Direct children Allow children to learn Provide opportunities Distribute children evenly

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Arranging Learning Centers

Distinguished Visible Well supervised Well marked Three boundaries

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Outdoor PlayOutdoor play may include Climbers Low slides Soft-seated swings Gardening activities

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Outdoor Play cont. Accessories

Balls Hoops Tricycles Wagons Fence

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Choosing toys and Materials Safety

Non toxic Blunt

Durability Sanitization

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Toys and Materials cont. Versatility Interest the child Reinforce curriculum

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Toys and Material cont. The age and abilities of

children Variety Cultures Quantity

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Irene’s Quiz website & password

Website: http://school.discovery.com/quizzes24/irene28/Ch9Vocabulary.html

Password: dork