For this week 's assignment you will answer some short essay questions where you should refer back to the textbook to answer the questions in complete sentences. Each question should be answered in 3-5 sentences. 1. Describe and analyze age appropriate classroom design for kindergartners ' physical, cognitive and socio-emotional characteristics of development. Give examples to support your analysis.…
The four stages are: Birth – two years - sensorimotor stage, two years to seven years – preoperational stage, seven years to eleven years – concrete operational stage, and eleven years to fifteen years – formal operational stage. This paper will address a classroom designed to benefit the development of toddlers who are in the preoperational stage (Lefrancois, 2012). Children in the early preoperational stage are extremely egocentric; that is they are unable to think about things from any point of view but their own (McLeod, 2010). Toddlers believe that everyone else sees, feels, and thinks the exact same way as they do.…
2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication When looking into promoting effective communication, the following needs to be taken into account • Individual needs - everyone is different and everyone learns/expresses themselves in an individual way • environment - each situation requires a different environment. should something sensitive need to be discussed, then you would not want to do this is a busy open area. • Proximity - depending on what the discussion and the individual needs. this would dictate what proximity would be required.…
The areas include: Motor Areas with toys that promote the development of large motor skills; a Science Area which promotes children’s inquiry and sensory skills; a Dramatic Play area that promotes social skills, it should include dress up clothes and household objects; a Quiet Area that promotes language and literacy skills which will include a library with age appropriate books and a cozy area where children can get comfortable, relax and self soothe; an Art Area with plenty of supplies used by children to encourage the use of imagination and creativity and helps develops fine motor skills. All areas support inclusion and promote opportunities where children are encouraged to communicate and develop physical and emotional skills. The space offers a variety of developmentally appropriate stimulations and opportunities. Routine checks are performed to…
If outdoor space is limited, look at how play that usually takes place outdoors can be incorporated in doors i.e. planting in pots can be moved to indoors or moving furniture to make room for ride-on toys. The same applies to lack of space indoors by taking resources and equipment from inside to outside. Attitudes to play based learning can be more difficult to overcome but should be challenged. Parents may not understand the importance of play for learning because of their own experiences or their culture. This could be approached by visiting the setting and talking to professionals as well as providing them with written information on the benefits to play based learning.…
The child may decide to try climbing over the bookshelf to see over it. By making them shorter the child can reach any thing that is on top, look over (without stepping on anything), and will build on their independence. If the room is set up so that there is a straight path or circle, running room has been created, and may lead to an accident. Eliminate the possibility of running room to create a more-safe environment. Also when purchasing equipment, make sure that the surfaces are smooth so that they are easier to…
By the age of 4-5 years a child can usually play cooperatively and well with other children. They may also be able to sort out minor disagreements between themselves. They are able to tolerate delay for longer periods especially when this is explained to link in with routine of the day which they are now familiar with. They show concern when they can see their peers visibly upset and will try to comfort them. As language has developed they are able to express their emotions through language rather than behaviour.…
King’s Kids Preschool A ministry of Community Congregational Church Mission Statement: Love God, Loves e Others, Love Learning. " And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” - Luke 10:27 “An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seek it out.”…
Each of the stations will focus on having an activity that will engage the child’s interest, support skill development, and ultimately lead them to accommodation. The stations will rotate on a weekly basis to allow for maximum experiences within the school year. There will be tables and chairs for open play areas and snack time. The classroom will have child sized couches placed in-between the stations so that the children can have a place to relax, read a book, or take some quiet time. Supplies for each station will stored and organized in shelf units behind each station.…
45 Hour Infant and Toddler Discussion Board 2a Q: Describe the ideal environment for an infant room. How does the environment support nurturing care and proper stimulation? I believe that the ideal environment for an infant classroom should be as peaceful and as serene as possible. This can include soft voices and/or music as well as no loud noises. I feel like the actual classroom should be aesthetically pleasing as well but also soothing at the same time.…
that is child friendly. “From a basic office setting for working with children, it is helpful to have floor space and a large tablet and drawing tools like crayons or markers” (Adler-Tapia, 2008, p. 39). The authors are pointing out that when working with children it is important to have a room that is kid friendly. In addition, having a room that allows a child to be creative is important to the therapeutic process. Some therapist might have a hard time doing EMDR on children because they have to go from being nondirective to directive.…
Language has been a part of society for as long as history can remember. What about language makes it so vitally important? How does language shape our society? In Speech Sounds by Octavia E. Butler, she explores the meaning of language and how it affects the world we live in. Butler uses a post apocalyptic setting to show the ways that communication are part of and define society.…
Also the furniture, surrounding the library should be inviting and shouldn’t cause clutter. Including too much furniture wasn’t necessary because the children would just be reading. Instead of chairs we decided to go with bean bag chairs and cushioned pillows. (More comfortable) Come on wouldn’t you want to be able to extend or lay down to read a book after a long day?…
All children have an inbuilt mathematical knowledge of some sorts in which it is possible for them to build on. Emergent mathematics is how we use to describe how children construct their maths knowledge. The principle of emergent mathematics is that children should be exposed to maths from the day they are born despite their age. Children are taught to use their previous knowledge to solve a maths problem. This helps children to understand how the problem has been solved and not given the answer in which children have not learnt how to solve the problem but has only learnt the answer.…
The speaking skill is one of the most important aspects while acquiring a foreign language. Hedge (2000) defines speaking as “a skill by which people are judged while first impressions are being formed.” It means that speaking is a fundamental skill which requires more attention in both first and second language because through it people's thoughts and personalities can be perceived. The easiest way to realize if a foreign language learner is acquiring it correctly is through the oral performance. Many researches and theories are focused on the speaking skill, and most of them concluded the same, that most foreign language learners, especially those who begin to acquire the language after puberty, present difficulties on the oral performance,…