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What types of materials are available that you add to the interest areas?
What types of materials are available that you add to the interest areas?
Do you ever set up activities for just one or two children, away from the activities for the rest of the children?
Do you ever set up activities for just one or two children, away from the activities for the rest of the children?
Yes, file folder games or a train set in a space separate from others in the classroom.
Is there any indoor space that you use for gross motor play, especially in bad weather?
Is there any indoor space that you use for gross motor play, especially in bad weather?
True
What happens each day when the children and parents arrive?
What happens each day when the children and parents arrive?
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What do you do if a child has food allergies or families have dietary restrictions?
What do you do if a child has food allergies or families have dietary restrictions?
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Do you brush children's teeth?
Do you brush children's teeth?
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What do you do if children are tired before nap time or have trouble settling down?
What do you do if children are tired before nap time or have trouble settling down?
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How far apart are cots or mats placed?
How far apart are cots or mats placed?
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How do you discuss safety with the children?
How do you discuss safety with the children?
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How do you ensure that children have the necessary immunizations?
How do you ensure that children have the necessary immunizations?
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Are staff required to have a TB Test?
Are staff required to have a TB Test?
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What types of books are used with the children?
What types of books are used with the children?
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How do you choose books for the children?
How do you choose books for the children?
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What do you do to help children see that what they say can be written down?
What do you do to help children see that what they say can be written down?
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When are the manipulative and fine motor materials accessible for children's use?
When are the manipulative and fine motor materials accessible for children's use?
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Are three-dimensional art materials used in the classroom?
Are three-dimensional art materials used in the classroom?
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How do you choose what art activities to offer the children?
How do you choose what art activities to offer the children?
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Study Notes
Room Arrangement for Play
- Incorporate diverse materials such as file folder games for math and science, fine motor toys, musical instruments, and books into interest areas.
Space for Privacy
- Design individual activities for one or two children, like file folder games or a train set, in a separate classroom space.
Space for Gross Motor Play
- Utilize a multipurpose room (gym) for indoor gross motor activities, especially during inclement weather.
Greeting and Departure Procedures
- Greet parents and children upon arrival, engaging in conversations about their mornings and facilitating participation in class activities.
- During departure, discuss the child's daily experiences with parents and prepare items for transitioning home.
Meals and Snacks
- Address food allergies and dietary restrictions by substituting allergens with nutritionally equivalent alternatives, such as using soy milk for cow milk allergies or beans for meat allergies.
Dental Hygiene
- No tooth brushing is practiced at the facility.
Nap and Rest Management
- Provide mats for tired children for a rest, employing soothing methods like back rubs and soft music to aid in settling down.
- For early risers, offer quiet activities like books and puzzles on their mats. Mats are placed three feet apart.
Safety Practices
- Engage children in discussions about safety rules, emphasizing the use of quiet voices, walking indoors, kind words, and gentle hands.
Health Practices
- Collect and monitor medical and immunization records; children cannot attend without updated immunizations.
- Staff must complete TB tests prior to employment. Exclusion rules apply for contagious illnesses—children must be symptom-free for 24 hours to return.
Books and Picture Materials
- Utilize a selection of theme-related and library books, changing the library books weekly to keep material fresh and engaging.
Selection of Books
- Choose books based on current themes and children's interests to maintain relevance and engagement.
Encouraging Communication
- Help children understand the connection between verbal expression and written documentation through methods like documenting their art creations and group discussions.
Fine Motor Materials
- Fine motor manipulation materials are accessible during center time and for early risers during nap time, with some available outdoors as well.
Additional Fine Motor Materials
- Provide a variety of fine motor materials stored in classroom cabinets, resource cabinets, and conference rooms.
Art Materials
- Include three-dimensional art materials like clay and various items for incorporation.
Choosing Art Activities
- Select art materials and activities based on themes while allowing children the freedom to explore and create with chosen materials, including innovative tools like toothbrushes for painting.
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Test your understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) with these flashcards. Each card presents a question related to room arrangement and space for privacy, exploring best practices in early childhood education. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their classroom environment.
