HDF 303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Chicago Cubs, Woodworking
25 Sep 2016
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Chapter 1, observing and assessing children"s development. The physical environment in a classroom has a profound effect on individual children, the group as a whole, and the teaching staff. The physical environment includes the size of the room, the furniture, the room color, the type of flooring, the amount of light, and the number of windows. Create clear visual boundaries, making it apparent to children where learning areas stop and start. Each learning area should be separate, and its own entity and area. Establish traffic patterns for entering the room, putting belongings in cubbies, using the bathroom, moving from one area to another. Clearly define areas that need protection, such as block building and a cozy library nook, using shelves and the walls. Locate interest areas that are relatively quiet, such as books, art, computers, and games and toys, away from nosier ones - such as blocks and woodworking. Think about activities that are affected by floor coverings.
