Sammie Derner
Administration
Unit 7 Video Reflection
1. Have you, or anyone you know, ever set up a toddler classroom? The center director in the video mentions that she designs toddler classroom in ways that will support the four domains of learning. What are these domains, and how do her examples (e.g., the Farmer 's Market area) shed light on each one?
A. Block Area – In the block area of the classroom the children are able to communicate with their peers in order to work together or alongside each other to develop their social emotional and language skills. They have to consider what it is they are making and how they will structure or build it in order to get their desired outcome. This means that they will be using their cognitive skills …show more content…
Make a list of the factors the center director considers when setting up a classroom for toddlers. Which of these factors resonate most with you, particularly if you have seen either good or poor examples of each in various centers? When creating a classroom for younger children, there are many important details that need to be exercised. By doing so, it creates an environment that will assist in keeping the children in it safe, encouraging positive behaviors, and supporting their development. One of the most important guidelines is to ensure that tables, desks, and other items have rounded edges. If a child falls and hits a body part on a sharp corner there is more likely going to be a bigger injury than if they fall on a rounded corner. Another safety tip is to make sure that the heights of the products are shorter. If the distance from the chair to the floor is not so much, then the impact will also be softer. If the child is unable to see over a bookshelf then behaviors may happen, possibly causing an accident. 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
Administration
Unit 7 Video Reflection
1. Have you, or anyone you know, ever set up a toddler classroom? The center director in the video mentions that she designs toddler classroom in ways that will support the four domains of learning. What are these domains, and how do her examples (e.g., the Farmer 's Market area) shed light on each one?
A. Block Area – In the block area of the classroom the children are able to communicate with their peers in order to work together or alongside each other to develop their social emotional and language skills. They have to consider what it is they are making and how they will structure or build it in order to get their desired outcome. This means that they will be using their cognitive skills …show more content…
Make a list of the factors the center director considers when setting up a classroom for toddlers. Which of these factors resonate most with you, particularly if you have seen either good or poor examples of each in various centers? When creating a classroom for younger children, there are many important details that need to be exercised. By doing so, it creates an environment that will assist in keeping the children in it safe, encouraging positive behaviors, and supporting their development. One of the most important guidelines is to ensure that tables, desks, and other items have rounded edges. If a child falls and hits a body part on a sharp corner there is more likely going to be a bigger injury than if they fall on a rounded corner. Another safety tip is to make sure that the heights of the products are shorter. If the distance from the chair to the floor is not so much, then the impact will also be softer. If the child is unable to see over a bookshelf then behaviors may happen, possibly causing an accident. 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