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This is a Good Place to Be
Neutral colors are used on the walls and bright colors are used
selectively to highlight interest areas or mark storage area on
shelves. Furniture is clean and well maintained. Wall decorations are
largely made up of children's art and displayed at their eye level.
Large spaces of blank wall is provided so that children are not
overwhelmed. Decorations such as plants, pillows and colorful
tablecloths are used in the classrooms.
You Belong Here
There are cubbies where each child can keep personal things
with each child's name and/or picture inside. Furniture is child sized
and in good condition Pictures on the wall, in books and in learning
materials including people of different ethnic backgrounds, economic
means and people with disabilities. Children's artwork is displayed
and protected. Materials, equipment and furniture are adapted so
children with disabilities can be involved in all areas of the
classroom.
Materials are reflective of the children's home life & culture.
This Is a Place You Can Trust
A well defined schedule is provided so children learn the order of
events that occur each day. Pictures illustrate the schedule so
children can "read" it. Consistency is provided in routine such as
eating, napping and toileting. Shelves are neat, uncluttered and
materials are labeled so children can find what they needed.
You Can Do Many Things on Your Own and Be Independent
Materials are sorted on low shelves, encouraging children to select
and use materials. Materials are logically organized and located
in areas where toys and materials belong. Labels and printed materials
are in the home language of the children An illustrated job chart
shows what each child's responsibilities are. Open spaces outdoors
encourage children to use their bodies freely.
This is a Safe Place to Explore and Try Out Your Ideas
There are protected and defined quiet areas for small group
activities.
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