Chapter 6 Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments for Preschoolers

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Chapter 6 Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments for Preschoolers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All

Chapter 6 Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments for Preschoolers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

What Preschoolers Need • A sense of initiative • Socialization to norms of behavior

What Preschoolers Need • A sense of initiative • Socialization to norms of behavior • A sense of identity within the social context • Self-control • Emphasis on emergent literacy skills © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Prescott’s Dimensions of an Environment • • Soft/hard Open/closed Simple/complex Intrusive/secluded Allows high mobility/allows

Prescott’s Dimensions of an Environment • • Soft/hard Open/closed Simple/complex Intrusive/secluded Allows high mobility/allows low mobility Risky/safe Suitable for large group/suitable for individual © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Preschool Environments © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Preschool Environments © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Schedule • Predictable • Flexible • Balances child-initiated time-blocks with those that are teacher-initiated

Schedule • Predictable • Flexible • Balances child-initiated time-blocks with those that are teacher-initiated • Balances active and quiet, and indoor and outdoor activities • Reasonably paced for children’s participation • Recognizes developmental differences in attention span © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Transitions • • • Notify in advance Provide familiar cues Help to understand what

Transitions • • • Notify in advance Provide familiar cues Help to understand what to do next Use adult play to begin the next activity Minimize chaos Give children classroom responsibilities or opportunities to assist peers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

The Kindergarten Dilemma • Academic programs • Readiness and testing • Full-day programs ©

The Kindergarten Dilemma • Academic programs • Readiness and testing • Full-day programs © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

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