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Learning Environment (Temporal Environment (Transitions (Ways to structure…

- - - - Ways to structure transitions:
        Give children transition notice
        Allow sufficient time (don’t rush through transition times)
        Give children specific tasks
        Be clear and consistent in instructions
        Be flexible (extra time for certain task)
        Meet individual needs
        Use transitions as opportunities to teach
    - - Some transitions:
        Arrival: Home to school
        Departure: School to home
        Nap: active to quiet
        Circle time to centre time: Large group to small group
        Playground: Indoor to outdoor
  - - - Plan to discuss and teach the rules in the first class session
        Discuss the reasons for the rules
        Identify specific expectations relevant to each rule
        Inform children of the consequences when rules are followed and also when they are broken
        Verify children’s understanding of the rules
        Send a copy of your classroom rules to the families (Inform families)
        Post the rules in a prominent location
        Remind the class of the rules from time to time
        Review the rules regularly
- - - - Natural items
        softness
        texture
        Color
        lighting
        focal points
    - - Ceilings
        Walls
        Floors/ Different surface levels
    - - Improving air quality
        Reducing pesticides
        Decreasing crowding/ density
        Limiting noise
  - - - Goals based on children’s backgrounds, interests, development and national standards
        Interesting and interactive materials (to have lots of hands-on)
        Materials are safe and healthy (no sharp edges etc)
        Developmentally appropriate
        Materials are authentic, durable and aesthetic (durable for it to last a Long while & aesthetically pleasing to stimulate the child's interest)
        Materials are culturally relevant
        Reflect the philosophy of the programme
        Display materials in an inviting and aesthetically pleasing way
        Independent use (for eg, can clean up by themselves at the end)
    - - Noisy/ Active learning areas:
        Block play
        Dramatic/ pretend play
        Music & movement (large group setting)
        Sand/ water play
        Indoor gym
        Quiet/ Less active learning areas:
        Reading
        Writing
        Manipulatives/ numeracy (math)
        Discovery (science)
        Neutral learning areas:
        Art/ visual arts/ Creative arts
        Computer centre