FRHD 2040 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Fire Extinguisher, Woodworking

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2040
• Professor: Triciavan Rhijn

Document Summary

Decisions you make about room arrangements and instructional materials and equipment will reflect your goals and expectations for the children. Visual materials: become able to express themselves creatively. Always address the needs of the children once they"re working in a. Furniture must be of appropriate size for children and easy to rearrange to classroom meet changing classroom needs. Space must accommodate multiple uses, serve more than one purpose. Areas in which water is used should be as close to water supply as possible. Quiet areas should be close together so kids who want to work quietly can do so. Noisy areas block and dramatic play grouped together opposite from quiet areas: vertical space also useful for extra activities in areas that would otherwise be decorative or even wasted. Physical climate: softer spaces, more natural light, use of ethnic colours, good acoustics (hearing, temperature to be comfortable, reduce noise with area rugs, soft furniture, felt pads.