Sentry Page Protection

Please Wait...

Unit 5 Student Login Hi, (First Name) | Log Out

Unit 5 Student Login

Welcome, (First Name)!

Enter Member Area

(Message automatically replaces this text)

OK

My Profile Log Out

(Unit 5) Topic 1: Environments that Nurture Children

1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Summary: A Child Centered Environment

​Topic 1 Page 11

A safe center is one that is organized with the children’s care and development in mind. 

It has spaces both indoors and out where children can move and play away from potentially dangerous or hazardous substances. ​The more carefully you plan the environment, the fewer times adults will have to intervene in the children’s self-initiated activity.  ​ ​

Points to remember when designing curriculum and environments in your center or home:

• Educators need to plan for individual differences when scheduling activities for groups of children.
• Each child is on his/her own timetable for growth and development.  Each reflects their own temperament, learning style, experiences, and family background. 
• What may be a risky temptation for one child may never even be noticed by another child.    

Some examples of learning differences are:

• Some children learn well by listening while others need to do something or practice before they understand fully.
• Some children can sit still for longer periods of time.  Others need to be free to move about.
• Some children want to be able to do an activity perfectly before sharing their accomplishment.  Others are more comfortable with trial and error.
• Some children are very outgoing and outspoken with adults.  Others are uncomfortable when an adult is speaking to them or watching them.
• Some children do not like being told what to do.  Others need to hear exactly what is expected of them.
• Some children play comfortably in a group.  Others prefer to play alone.
• Some children cannot wait to crawl into your lap.  Others are uncomfortable with being touched.   ​

Early childhood care professionals should also be aware that:

• The developmental range in the same-age group may be two years or more.
• Individual children may have unique interests or skills outside the age range of the group.
• Children with special needs may require certain activities to be modified.   

(Unit 5) Topic 1: Environments that Nurture Children * Navigation Menu