Developmentally Appropriate Environment

Every child is an individual – with different needs depending on their age and abilities. You must think about this when planning activities, for example when they involve physical play, or if more consideration must be given to the needs of a child who has just become mobile than to an older child, when planning room layouts.

We know that a rich and varied environment supports children’s learning and development. It gives them the confidence to explore and learn in secure and safe, yet challenging, indoor and outdoor spaces.

Respecting a child’s needs and understanding them. The role of the teacher is important as they are mainly involved with the development of the child through learning and play. The teacher must form a relationship with the child that is mutually trusting and respectful.

The name of Rachel and I’s preschool was Chit Chatter Clubhouse. Our philosophy discusses how our preschool strives to educate the whole child physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We also strive to provide stimulation activities that will prepare our students for the future. Based off of this philosophy we were able to choose different materials from the content areas and set up our classroom with the areas of science, math, block, art, P.E./movement, dramatic play, and reading/writing and morning meeting/circle time. We decided on materials for these areas based off of our goals as well. We found developmentally appropriate furniture such as shelves, tables, chairs, and couches. These furniture pieces were low to the ground since we are teaching 3-5 year olds. Along with these furniture pieces, we have a teacher area with shelving and a desk for us so we can create lessons or work on things to make us better teachers. We have sinks and bathrooms that help students become independent and learn healthy

The class teacher has many roles and responsibilities. These include planning and preparation of the learning activity, taking into account different styles of learning for the children and to teach the curriculum to the children in a way they can all understand. The class teacher also has a responsibility to make sure each child is safe, and that any disruption from other children is dealt with appropriately. Another responsibility is to feedback on each child’s progress, and if there have been any major problems or continuous behaviour difficulties, to report back to the head teacher. If there has been any injury or other major problem e.g. behaviour with a child in the class or lack of attendance, the class teacher has to communicate this with the parents or carer. The class teacher also has to socialise well with the children and act as an effective role model to them.

My observations are being done in three different rooms. I observed many different materials used for different age groups. However, the environments were all pretty much the same. Each room had many toys nowhere in a certain place like center. The toys were kind of just where ever they were last cleaned up at. I actually didn’t observe centers at all. Just one reading center in the Infant 2 room where they children are between ten months and sixteen months. The environments were very plain. Noting stood out for the children to be excited to go there every morning. Each classroom has giant windows and for the most part good walking space. Just not the Infant 1 room where there are just too many cribs. There was art work displayed on all the

To provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment that is safe, healthy, respectful and supportive of children and families. For the learning environment to be safe, I ensure that I always check identification, and have parents notify me whenever someone new to the list will be picking up. I always bring my roster with me to ensure I have all my children with me. I do a roll call every time we get to a new area after traveling anywhere away from our room, and before leaving the room. Another way that I make the learning environment safe is by covering all the outlets in the room, and making sure sharp or dangerous objects are put away, and out of the children’s reach. I put cleaning supplies and other chemicals in high locked cabinets.

I believe that each child is unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invite a sharing of ideas. There are three elements that I believe are conducive to establishing such an environment namely, the teacher acting guide, allowing the child’s natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, promoting respect for all the things and all the people.

Mr. Schneider and Mr. Rivas’s objective was to create high-end children’s furniture products that would inspire and encourage children’s play. This objective was realized while both Mr. Schneider and Mr. Rivas were attending Babson College and studying for their MBA (P’kolino, 2015). Using their knowledge in entrepreneurship and along with a global network of designers P’kolino and their first product, the P’kolino play table was created (P’kolino, 2015).

It is my strong belief that each child is entitled to a safe, secure, stimulating and caring learning environment. I always believed that each child is a unique individual with much curiosity and many academic, social and emotional needs. Children need our support in order to mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. As a teacher, one should aim to help students in fulfilling their dreams to become successful and educated individuals. We must provide them with a safe learning environment for their learning to succeed.

. The blue classroom met DAP practices in that the furniture was sized appropriately to the ages of the children that were in that classroom (approx. 4-5yrs) and in the way classroom was arranged. The centers were easy to access and they were arranged so

The teacher must know how to set the tone for the classroom and ensure that it is a productive learning environment. The teacher wants to avoid anything that would provoke them negatively as well as the students. At the same time, they must know what is needed to reinforce good behavior.

Stable and comfortable table that imitates real wood grain legs. This table has an in-built spring for flexible movements. Included also is a pull-out storage space, top and bottom shelves that ensure safe storage of play tools. This keeps your child 's play room organized and tidy. This feature motivates your child learn the importance of using everything at the right time and for the right purpose.

The educational Psychology book by O'Donnell. M.A, Dobozy. E, Bartlett. B, Nagel. C. M, Spooner-Lane. R, Youssef-Shalala. A, Reeve. J, Smith K.J. the authors support that the classroom environment plays a crucial role in the development of the child learning. It is stated, "the attractiveness of the classroom, the arrangement of the

"Some teachers may work with students to create the class environment; others may force a class environment upon students" (Zawondiak 124). Regardless of the approach the teacher might decide to take, she holds the power even before a student walks into class. The teacher is the one that chooses what materials are going to be used during the school year. She creates and plans lessons that are going to be used during class time. How children are going to be assessed and placed in levels that fit the children's capabilities. And finally, the teacher decides what set of goals she might have for the class, the different set of teaching techniques she would like to use and the set of expectations she might have for each students. The teacher is the one that decides what she wants to concentrate on, how to go about teaching it, and the outcomes she expects from the students.