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Parent Communication Center
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The parent communication center of the room provides a location for parents to leave and receive messages or talk with an educator as they come and go.
You should have conversations with parents daily to share information regarding an individual child’s needs and developmental progression. Through consistent communication the educator forms a partnership with families that will enhance the care of the child. |
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Having a designated area in the room where written communication and other records of children’s development are stored provides better access to information. This will allow for smooth transitions between home and the early childhood program.
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Quality early childhood environments understand the challenge for educators is to think beyond decorating and consider how walls can be used effectively as part of an educational environment that belongs to the children. Avoid cutesy wall decorations purchased at educational supply stores. They're expensive, and don't reflect the interests of your students. Instead, buy a large bulletin board and display photos of the children, art work and charts detailing the children's thoughts and conversations
Make and display murals as a group so they depict the things you are learning about.
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For example, if you are studying oceans, paint an ocean background on a large piece of butcher paper. Add ocean animals and plants to complete the scene. Children are delighted to see their work displayed in the classroom, and this decorating method offers an instant means of communication with parents.
Young children easily become overwhelmed by too much visual stimulation. Leave some "white space" on your walls between charts and pictures. Teachers often use bright primary colors to decorate classrooms, but consider using soft muted colors and natural materials instead. Hang dried flowers in the window or develop displays of sea shells, rocks and other materials. Keep a vase of flowers or a plant in the classroom.
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