Chapter 4-ECE Curriculum 1

A developmentally appropriate toddler room

is NOT just a scaled-down version of a preschool

Good advice for using color in the early education classroom

is to include brown and black

When arranging the classroom, avoid:

long runways and large, and open spaces.

How should teachers send children the message "we care about you"?

Display children's art at their level, reflect interests, provide each child a personal space and let each child know that there is one place that belongs to them in a shared space

outdoor environments include:

Outdoor equipment that is safe and comfortable, offer novelty, variety, and be challenging, accommodate wheelchairs, and avariety of surfaces.

Steps a teacher takes to create an inclusive environment include:

To see each child as a unique and complex individual, work with families to help each child reach their potential, and an environment clear of obstacles and that minimizes clutter and confusion.

The environment in an early education classroom should be like:

a home

Transitions in education

are built in at all levels and ages of students.

While dealing with challenging behaviors in the classroom:

be consistent, model the expectations, communicate with parents about expectations and stop bullying behavior immediately.

The arrangement of a toddler room differs from the arrangement of a preschool room

because toddlers need space where they can play alone or be onlookers while others play.

Which message should the environment of an early education classroom send to children

caring and welcoming

Indoor materials, supplies, and equipment should be:

developmentally appropriate, nontoxic, sturdy, easy to maintain and include soft toys and furniture, and floors able to take heavy wear.

Outdoor areas should just be left all natural

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An early education classroom should

have a variety of images of children, families, and teachers; contain soft rugs, furniture, pillows, and reflect diversity.

Guidelines to determine the appropriateness of children's day-to-day behaviors include:

not infringe on the rights of others, must not unreasonably damage the environment, and must not present a clear risk of harm to self or others.

Outdoor play is important for:

play is a vital role in learning, social development, and health.

Setting limits for young children

provides children with a sense of security

In an infant room arrangement

rocking chairs, activity areas and opportunities for infants to safely explore

The first priority in outdoor spaces is

safety

Rules and/or expectations

teachers should remind children of rules and listen to their frustrations and rules should be simple and few in number.

To help children effectively cope with the outward expression of their feelings

use suggestions and redirections to modify their behavior, help them identify what they are feeling, have children explain their behavior to other children, and give children an appropriate outlet for their feelings.

When planning learning centers, it is best to think of your space as having four zones

wet, dry, active, and quiet.