Examples Of ECERS-R Materials Checklist

Toys play quite an important role in children’s lives, along with their socialization. Kids spend a vast amount of time playing with toys, alone and with their peers or parents. In todays age when it comes time to buying gifts for children everything is color coded. There are many boundaries that separate

Toys are prominent in our lives. During childhood we play with them, and later on we buy them for our children. Just by walking into a toy store, it is obvious to notice that there is an overwhelming amount of options. Which options are the best for toddlers? By comparing my observations of interactions in a toy store and a day care center, it is evident that the traditional day care center toys are the best choice according to developmental theorists.

In my block center, there are wooden blocks where the child can use their imagination to begin to create anything possible. There are other items such as empty cardboard boxes from old cereal, cars, trucks, wooden people, and books on transportation, maps and dress up play clothes. On a shelf in the block center there is a basket filled with books related to transportation, building, space, structure construction. Some of the children favorite books are.

This is a fun toy for both kids and adults who love to play with new

In the centre, it appears most areas are safe. For example, the shelf toys area is safe for toddlers because it is organized and in reach of children. As a result, children do not have to reach or climb high to get their toys. Also, all of the furniture, aside from the couch, is child sized. This means that children can easily and safely get on and off the furniture without running the risk of falling off from a great height.The space in general looks organized and uncluttered, resulting in an area that allows movement and free play without any major safety concerns.

In the article “good places to be a baby,” Greenman wrote a long list to describe the structures and sections that child care centers should have. In my opinion, a lot of soft elements are essential in the classroom because infants and toddlers are active to explore around. These soft pillows and stuffed animals not only teachers babies to recognize different materials and textiles, but also they protect babies get hurt by sharp angles.

Open ended materials offered in the block area, such as traditional blocks, animal and people figurines, and toy vehicles, extend children’s learning and involvement (Curtis & Carter, 2015). By offering children open ended materials educators encourage the development of children’s creativity, social and problem-solving skills, and imagination, which makes play more complex and richer (National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCCA), 2008). Some other open-ended materials that can be included in the block area are pieces of wood, bark, rocks, tubes,

Imagination Playscape at the State Library of Queensland is a place for children under the age of twelve to play, create and build together. The room filled with an assortment of blue, soft loose parts that allow children to play creatively. To judge the quality of Imagination Playscape as an early childhood learning space, Ceppi & Zini’s (1998) key characteristics of environments for young children have been used.

For this project, the toy that will be discussed is the “Little Tikes Activity Garden” from Little Tikes. The age that the toy is intended for is six months to thirty-six months and the toy is intended to be used as an activity that incorporates a variety of stimulating colors, shapes and textures. The toy also incorporates a mailbox sorter, Tap-a-Tune piano and a ball drop that is designed to help develop a baby’s motor skills. The toy can easily convert to an open, and it is a two-sided play center without tools. In addition, the toy includes a ball, mirror, shapes, attachable toys, and a shape sorter. The way how a six month old baby would play with the toy is by starting to touch and reach for small objects that are attached to the wall

I went to Keiki Hau‘oli Children’s Center preschool room for my prosocial observation assignment. During my visit, it was indoor free play time, meanwhile teachers were offering breakfast. The schedule is not rush, they can play indoor and outdoor with free choices for one hour. First, the room was organized by the section. Each section has double or multiple amount of toys for children to play with their friends. For example, on a shelf, there are three baby dolls and their matching clothes. Children interact each other by asking questions such as, “Baby is hungry. What can I do?” Another child said, “I will show you.” She used her baby bottle to pretend feeding a baby. There is big open floor space in the back of the room for the children to play freely. Children were playing with blocks and cars on that open floor. Some were playing with “Kapla” on a low table with one caregiver. Other children were sitting at the carpet, listening a story. Children play peacefully because there are variety of activity choices they can play.

hildren need to be able to access the toys and resources independently as most children are able to get around before they are able to talk. Toys should be kept at a low level in appropriate containers that the children can move. The room needs to be suitable for purpose so there needs to be areas for dining, sleeping, playing, changing, washing etc. Physical safety needs to be taken into account as toys balanced on units may be appropriate for children of walking age to access but not for babies crawling where this toy could land on their heads. The room temperature needs to be appropriate not too hot or too cold and appropriately placed windows to aid natural ventilation especially in the hotter summer months. Blinds or shutters should be

The setting of the play area is indoor and outdoors. The indoor area is a proximal 25ft by 30ft. In this room the toys were ordered in a basket and by category. The teacher let the infants know that is play time. The care provider introduces the toys and assigns them to play. Child A is about one year and two months and start to explore one specific

Over the years, he has accumulated toys, lots of toys, not only from us but also from our children and grandchildren. One of his favorites is a one-quarter size frisbee. Another is a squeaky cloth mole looking toy and the, five or six little yellow tennis balls.

In Takaharu Tezuka’s TED Talk “The Best Kindergarten You’ve Ever Seen” the viewer learns about a new and innovative way to design a kindergarten. To begin, Tezuka explains that the circular layout of this childhood sanctuary allows the children to interact in a better and more natural way than typical schools. Unlike traditional classrooms, in which adolescents find themselves trapped in for hours at a time, these open borderless spaces allow these young minds to discover the world around them. In addition, one may recognize the real-life skills pupils in such learning environments gain. For example, the condensed annex building students spend time playing in can be hazardous. Consequently, the kindergartners are forced to help one another and guide their miniature frames around this contraption.

Use of Props: Fleece bunny slippers, "alligator" (embossed cow leather) pumps, and stuffed (friendly-looking) alligator toy