Summary: CSI Competency Statement

In our childcare center we have a variety of materials placed where children are able to access and reach easily. There are six different learning centers for children to explore. There is a carpet area for circle time, a quiet area with books, an area with blocks and puzzles, an area for painting, writing and coloring to develop fine motor skills, and dress-up and pretend home area i.e. kitchen sets with dishes and pretend food,

Like other day care facilities, The Kids Learning Centre strives to provide the best in child care. As part of their program to

At Children’s Discovery Center the daycare is split into two buildings, one building is for the children in pre-school and the second building is for infants to three year olds getting ready to start pre- school. The classroom I observe is for children 18 months to 28 months. They are about fourteen children in the class with two teachers. The way the class is set up the younger students and their two teachers share one classroom, but the teachers and their toddlers are not in the same room until lunch time and nap time. The classroom has a kitchen, reading area, girls and boys bathroom, activity tables and there is a connecting room for the children to have bible time and free play. The discovery center has three separate playgrounds for the

*Enabling environment- children learn best in positive surroundings when the activities are set out for their personal requirements and there is a good relationship between practitioner and parents of the children.

Display learning objects in a home-like environment. Also accessible to children learn and play with them. Provide proper space for children to play and learn while separating diaper changing areas. Distinguish the outside play area and parking area for parents to pick up and drop off. Change out indoor play equipment after a length of time to keep the children excited to explore new things. Also as a caregiver you want to promote cleanliness in the environment as well.

Well planned space is arranged to meet the needs of the children in the classroom. The Core of DAP suggests the teacher should consider what is known about child development, learning, individual children, and social/cultural contexts when designing a classroom. Many pieces of the environment can influence how a child feels in the classroom. The text Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs states that “aspects such as color of the walls, type of

According to the chapter 12 PowerPoint, “The structure of a program depends on it’s environment”. For the physical layout the sleeping arrangement is one thing I would change. According to the chapter 12 PowerPoint “The sleeping area should be away from the play area”. The cots were all in the play area, next to the bookshelves full of toys. I think if the cots were separate the toddlers would have a better time falling asleep and be distracted by the toys. The big room they play in, allows for physical development because there is this wide-open space where the kids can move around and play with any toys they want. One thing I would change about this, is that there are tents in the big room and the teachers never get them out because they said they’re a pain to get out and put back. This just showed me that the teacher decided to do what was more convenient for her.

The block/dramatic play area will be located in the corner of the room by the window to let natural light in the play area, as the children run around with each other carpet will be used to reduce the noise level. The Manipulatives area will be in the corner located by the wall art display this area of the classroom will also be located by the window for natural light to shine in and the student’s artwork to stand out. Easy accessible materials, supplies and miscellaneous items will be saved in a storage cabinet such as smocks, paintbrushes, watercolors, paper plates, tissues, pencils, first aid kits this will all be within the child’s reach to encourage independence. I will have an accessible wall of the students wall art to be displayed. The students will be able to hang up their own artwork at a reachable

Cancer, Lung Disease, Diabetes, and Brain Disease- these are all conditions that if diagnosed too late or are severe enough can quickly lead to a person’s death. In fact, cancer research done in the UK in 2012 determined that 46% of all cancer patients are diagnosed too late, vastly reducing their likelihood of survival. I aspire to help such patients in the future by developing treatments and diagnosing these diseases early in their progression so that these people's lifespans can be elongated.

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.

Educators hold the important role of supporting and facilitating each child’s development, one method of facilitating for the child is by recognizing and providing an optimal learning environment. An optimal learning environment is a safe environment specifically designed to facilitate a child’s learning and developmental needs. Educators need to provide time and opportunity for children to respond and experience the world creatively, it also needs to offer exposure to a variety of experience, to be secure and offer stimulating experiences so children can take risks and investigate the world around them safely. Olds (2001) suggests that children need to feel comfortable in their environment for them to explore. Educators need to be vigilant in making sure that each individuals needs are met so the child feels safe and comfortable in the learning environment. Creating an optimal learning environment means educators need to consider the aspects that create this environment. Harris Helm suggests that the overall effectiveness of an early childhood program is dependant on quality of staff, suitable environment, consistent schedules and parent involvement.

First, the environment in which learning takes place should be appealing. Regardless of the size of the room--whether small or overcrowded--there are a number of ways to create an

In an early childhood education environment, the classroom that a child first step into would feel comfortable. The classroom will have glass windows and a glass door so the child is able to look outside. The windows are very important to have in a classroom since looking out through the window, a child is able to observe what is happening outside the classroom. “Many early childhood programs are relegated to …with fewer windows or natural lighting”(Crutis & Carter, p. 39). The classroom should be able to have enough natural light

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1. I would first take into thought the physical enviroment, I would want the class to be well lit and inviting. I would want their to be designed areas for play, or experiements, and even space for children who just need some quiet time. I would want the posters on the wall to either be of the kids art work or of their families and homelife. I would want to make the classroom as child based as possible. I would make sure all the toys are age appropriate, if they're infiant to toddlers I'd give them toys that are more based around developing their fine motor skills, older children I would give them more toys that they have to think while playing with to help them develop cognatively. I would want the craft area to be well stocked with