1. Ch. 2 Best Practices for Intentional Teaching
Dr. Gallegos
CD 22

2. Structuring the Physical Learning Environment
Provide a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment
Organize the space in interest areas or centers
Supply plentiful and diverse equipment and materials
Display work created by and of interest to children.
Indoor
Books
Blocks
Dramatic play
Visual art
Music and movement
Math
Science
Puzzles
Outdoor
Exercise equipment
Open area to run
Gardening options
Sand and water play
Exploring art

3. Scheduling the program Day
Establish a consistent yet flexible daily routine
Allow for a variety ofg types of activities
Use a variety of groupings
Allow just enough time for each type of activity

4. Interacting with children
Meet children’s basic physical needs
Create a warm and caring atmosphere
Encourage and support language and communication
Encourage initiative
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Introduce information and model skills
Acknowledge children’s activities and accomplishments
Support peer interactions
Encourage independent problem solving

5. Building relationships with families
Exchange information about the curriculum and how it promotes children’s development
Share suggestions about how to extend learning at home

6. Assessing children’s development
Use assessment results to plan for individual children and the group as a whole
Use assessment results to identify areas for professional development