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125 - Smart Spaces: Privacy Design and Material Mastery ECERS

The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Episode • May 20, 2024 • 29m

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The conversation covers three main topics: group time, privacy areas, and block areas. In group time, it is emphasized that children should not be kept in large groups for most of the day, and instead, there should be opportunities for small group and self-selected activities. Privacy areas should be provided for children to have quiet time or engage in individual or small group activities. The block area should have a variety of blocks and accessories, organized by type, and should provide enough space for children to build and create. Communication with coworkers, parents, and children is also highlighted as an important aspect of childcare.

This is Part 2 & 3 of our YouTube Video Understanding how to use a ECERS in a Pre K Classroom - Circle Time and More... that we produced as a training video for our staff it has over 10k views so we felt like it our listeners who haven't seen or heard it on our other platforms would get some really useful information out of it.  ENJOY!

TAKEAWAYS

  • Group time should include opportunities for small group and self-selected activities.
  • Privacy areas should be provided for quiet time and individual or small group activities.
  • The block area should have a variety of blocks and accessories, organized by type.
  • Effective communication with coworkers, parents, and children is crucial in childcare.

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