Environments that Nurture Children
This course highlights the importance of the environment and provides an overview of what to consider when creating and maintaining developmentally appropriate learning environments. (2 Hour) $19.00
Healthy and Safe Environment
Regular Safety Checks
Safety Standards and Practices
Toys
Discussion Topic
Looking at Safe, Appropriate Environments (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Safe Environments
The Basics of the Room
General Storage
Organize for Independence
Parent Communication Center
Wall Displays
Dividing the Classroom
Learning Centers
Using Themes
Discussion Topic
Ideas for Themes
The Basics of the Room
Age Appropriate Environment
Infant and Toddler Classrooms
Infants
Worksheet: Infants (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Toddlers
Worksheet: Toddlers (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Preschool Classroom
Worksheet: Preschool Classroom (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Appropriate Environments
Technology Equipment
Pros and Cons
Reflect (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Summary: A Child Centered Environment
Course Completion
End of Course Quiz
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