1. 1B CALENDAR Unit 2 is due today Begin Observation #4 Unit Block #3 (4 days) Day 11 9/24 12/1 WB : IV objective 4 q# A-B Pg: 18 - 20 Environment, Facility, and Space planning 7 8 9 10 11, 12, 13, 14 *1, 2, 3,4 observe #4 Unit 3 #1-5 *Unit #2 Date ECE 1B Objectives ( WB = workbook) Teach Birth – 2 guppies Teach 2yo starfish Pre- school #1 Dolphins (3yo) & Whales (4yo) Pre- school #2 Dolphins (3yo) & Whales (4yo) Lesson Plan Review and Prep Observe and Class Work Class Work assigned What is Due Today?

2. ENVIRONMENT, FACILITY, AND SPACE PLANNING WB : IV objective 4 q# A-B Pg: 18 - 20 Environment, Facility, and Space planning

3. Identify and implement appropriate environmental space arrangement floor coveringstemperature appropriate Have lighting, floor coverings, wall coverings, temperature, space organization, colors, furniture, storage of materials, activity locations, permanent fixtures, etc. appropriate for each specific activity and age group. rectangle, square, Pros and cons of various room shapes and space arrangements like rectangle, square, U-shaped and L- shaped rooms. Colorful and appealing decorations and furniture are used. welcoming safe The room is a welcoming place, comfortable, pleasing to the eye, and feels safe. appealing Colorful and appealing decorations, plants, pillows and furniture are used. Color can provide a cheerful atmosphere or a hostile atmosphere.

4. WHAT COMES TO MIND? LIGHT BLUE WHITE LIGHT GREEN YELLOW ORANGE RED PURPLE BLACK Question: What colors do you think would be best for A day care or preschool?

5. EFFECT OF COLOR LIGHT BLUE WHITE LIGHT GREEN YELLOW ORANGE RED PURPLE BLACK Clean, pure, frank, cool, youthful Peaceful, refreshing, restful Happy, cheerful Welcoming, forceful, energetic Welcoming, energetic, forceful, stimulating Mournful Comfortable, soothing, secure, tender Question: What colors do you think would be best for A child care center or a preschool? Sad, power, calm

6. The physical environment can be the cause of the disruptive behavior appropriately organized Children will be more inclined to act appropriately if the room is orderly, organized, uncluttered, and everything and everyone has a place.

7. You belong here belong The child feels like they belong there: cubby child sizedown work Personal cubby and mat / bed for each child. Furniture and supplies are child sized. Wall decorations are largely made up of children’s own work and displayed attractively at their eye level. arrival and welcome There is a sense of arrival and welcome with a posted schedule that will be followed. Multicultural different Evidence of Multicultural. Children’s pictures, books, & learning materials with different ethnicity, economic backgrounds, types of families, & people with disabilities. quiet space. There is a place designated where a child can get away and find a quiet space. Autonomy Autonomy is encouraged. lowclear Materials are inviting by being easily accessible, logically organized, stored on low shelves, in clear containers. labeled Clear containers are labeled with words and pictures so they are easy to find and easy to put away.

8. The space Space Space within a child care center might include the entrance, director’s office, kitchen, bathroom, supply storage, and play areas. most inviting The entry should be the most inviting area of the center. variety An effective indoor and outdoor environmental space is used in a multiple or variety of ways.

9. Child Care Licensing Rule Interpretation Manual R430-100-12: INJURY PREVENTION. See Standard 3 Objective 1 for creating a safe environment maintainedsafe (1) The provider shall ensure that the building, grounds, toys, and equipment are maintained and used in a safe manner to prevent injury to children. All play equipment and areas shall comply with licensed safety standards. Manual R430-100-12: INJURY PREVENTION For specific standards. Items that should be checked daily to help ensure a safe environmental space include toys and materials, playground equipment, center and play spaces, and materials. Children’s materials play spaces, and surrounding areas need to be accessible and easy to clean. Safety rules within indoor and outdoor environmental play spaces ensure organized and safe play. It also teaches children about rules and the importance of following them.

10. Child Care Licensing Rule Interpretation Manual R430-100-6: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. outdoor play (1) There shall be an outdoor play area for children that is safely accessible to children. 40 square feet (2)The outdoor play area shall have at least 40 square feet of space for each child using the playground at the same time as other children. (3) The outdoor play area shall accommodate at least 33 percent of the 1600 square feet licensed capacity at one time or shall be at least 1600 square feet. 4 foot high (4) The outdoor play area shall be enclosed within a 4 foot high fence or wall, or a solid natural barrier that is at least 4 feet high. When children play outdoors, they must play in the enclosed play area except during off-site activities no gaps (5) There shall be no gaps in fences greater than 5 inches at any point, nor shall gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground be more than 5 inches. no openings greater (6) There shall be no openings greater than 3-1/2 by 6-1/4 inches and less than 9 inches in diameter anywhere in the outdoor play area where children's feet cannot touch the ground.

11. Child Care Licensing Rule Interpretation Manual R430-100-6: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. shaded (8) The outdoor play area shall have a shaded area to protect children from excessive sun and heat. drinking water (9) An outdoor source of drinking water, such as a drinking fountain, individually labeled water bottles, or a pitcher of water and individual cups that are taken outside, shall be available to children whenever 75 degrees or higher the outside temperature is 75 degrees or higher. licensed (10) All outdoor play equipment and areas shall comply with licensed safety standards. See Interpretation Manual R430-100-6: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT for specifics cushioning (d) Protective cushioning is required in all use zones. See Interpretation Manual R430-100-6: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT for specifics. tripping hazards (p) There shall be no tripping hazards, such as concrete footings, tree stumps, tree roots, or rocks within the use zone of any piece of stationary play equipment. maintain (11) The provider shall maintain playgrounds and playground equipment to protect children's safety

12. Child Care Licensing Rule Interpretation Manual R430-100-4: FACILITY (2) For preschoolers and toddlers who are toilet trained, there shall be onefifteen one working toilet and one working sink for every fifteen children in the center, excluding diapered children. For school age children, there shall be one working toilet and one working sink for every 25 children in the center. (5) Each area where children are cared for shall meet one of the following criteria: two food hand washing (a) There shall be two working sinks in the room. One sink shall be used exclusively for the preparation of food and bottles and hand washing prior to food preparation, and the other sink shall be used exclusively for hand washing after diapering and non-food activities.

13. Child Care Licensing Rule Interpretation Manual R430-100-4: FACILITY access (6) Infant and toddler areas shall not be used as access to other areas or rooms. ventilated (7) All rooms and occupied areas in the building shall be ventilated by windows that open and have screens or by mechanical ventilation. 65 and (8)The provider shall maintain the indoor temperature between 65 and 82 82 degrees Fahrenheit. light (9) The provider shall maintain adequate light intensity for the safety of children and the type of activity being conducted by keeping lighting equipment in good working condition. 35 square feet (11) There shall be at least 35 square feet of indoor space for each child, including the licensee's and employees' children who are not counted in the caregiver to child ratios.

14. b. The 4 areas of space Quiet Active Wet Dry

15. What should you do if children are often found arguing or having disagreements in one spot of the center? Change the environment ie: new seating arrangement, the design and set up of the space, color, location, toys and activities,…

17. What is right with this picture? From Planning Environments for Young Children by Kritchevsky & Prescott