3 Identify ONE aspect of ECE in Malaysia

3. Identify ONE aspect of ECE in Malaysia that you think we have done right. What else can we continue to do or build on in the future? Group Member: : Rebecca Chew Shan May : Tee Yeou Huey : Tan Evon : Ng Xu Xuan : Lim Hai Hwei : Hong Xiao Shi : Cheong Jiunn Ai : Ng Poh Kien : Chan Qi Hua : Elizabeth Liu Hui Wen : Sie Shwu Yuen : Khavittrarani

Outdoor Space • Government had set the rule. - Enough space for free run - Close to nature Build on in the future: • Government should make sure every Kindergarten really have space for children to play. Not just a small space. • Must have plants and shaded space. - make sure children can out and play. • No ciment - so that children are safe when fall • Have an area for sand play • playground materials made by plastic by not wood or metal.

Fire Drill • Able to know the pathway when escape. • Fire extinguisher and exit plan. • Take attendance after practice. Build on in the future: • Practice many times - 1 year can practice more than 3 times, children used to the path. - make sure the function of the fire extinguisher - teacher know how to use. - must clear the pathway always. - training for teacher to handle the emergency case.

Hands on projects • Concrete • Memory • Sensory motor stage • Explore with creative Build on the future: • Safe ( sharp corner must be cover) • Do not limit children thinking & creativity • Invest more materials to let children explore • Allow them to take risk • Self-correcting materials • Open-ended materials • Environment friendly & clean • All the materials must in full set

Indoor • Child- size furniture • Kitchen & class separate Build on the future: • Child level - whiteboard must in child’s eye level • No sharp corner • No slippery floor • Food & indoor space are CLEAN • Quiet area • Keep the carpet for music time