1. Pretend you are a director of a preschool program. Write 1-2 paragraphs describing which of the 16 elements in a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment would be the easiest to create and why; which would be the most challenging and why?
p. 256 As a director of a preschool program, the easiest to create in one of the elements in a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment is to provide access to enough toys and materials. It is important as a director to promote safe care where children can easily accessible the materials independently. Independence is also important for children to learn where the adults do not need to hand them the materials they needed. For me, it is easy to provide appropriate materials and equipments at their age level. It is important to check that all of the materials and equipments are appropriate at their age level, safe and easy to use, such as blocks, books, variety of shapes that will enhance their fine motor and gross motor skills. For me, the most challenging element in a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment is to provide children with enough time. The textbook says that this is …show more content…
First, the textbook mentions that daily inspections for every children will help adults to inspect children’s conditions, such as inflamed eyes, nasal discharge and many more. Second, educators will inform the family about the the warning signs of illness. In that way, parents will bring their children at home to be cared. Third, the text says that a doctor’s examination and permission to participate in early childhood education program is needed. This will include children’s record of immunizations and general health. It is essential to have records of their eating, sleeping and elimination habits in order for the adults to provide the right food, especially if children have
p. 256 As a director of a preschool program, the easiest to create in one of the elements in a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment is to provide access to enough toys and materials. It is important as a director to promote safe care where children can easily accessible the materials independently. Independence is also important for children to learn where the adults do not need to hand them the materials they needed. For me, it is easy to provide appropriate materials and equipments at their age level. It is important to check that all of the materials and equipments are appropriate at their age level, safe and easy to use, such as blocks, books, variety of shapes that will enhance their fine motor and gross motor skills. For me, the most challenging element in a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment is to provide children with enough time. The textbook says that this is …show more content…
First, the textbook mentions that daily inspections for every children will help adults to inspect children’s conditions, such as inflamed eyes, nasal discharge and many more. Second, educators will inform the family about the the warning signs of illness. In that way, parents will bring their children at home to be cared. Third, the text says that a doctor’s examination and permission to participate in early childhood education program is needed. This will include children’s record of immunizations and general health. It is essential to have records of their eating, sleeping and elimination habits in order for the adults to provide the right food, especially if children have