JUNNIFER VILLANUEVA

ECEP - 104

The images that were used in my Animoto represent the qualities of a good childcare.

The center must have a well planned environment with proper lighting, ventilation and heating. It must be safe and attractive to the children. Educators must be qualified and staffs are properly trained. Open-ended materials are available to allow children to explore, invent, maintain the interest of children for longer period of time, and invite creativity and communication. Wide ranges of developmental level, such as physical, cognitive and emotional are met. Well-balance meals are served to the children. Different types of learning centers are incorporated such as, library, music, drama area engages children to an interesting and challenging activities. The highly motivating activity has been linked to social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth (J. Bullard, p 229). Documentation of children’s art work shows that they belong here in the center. Playground activities will develop children’s gross motor, fine motor and other physical and mental development. Teachers are spending quality time to the children. Proper and child size toilets, sinks, and furniture are available. Parents are welcome to participate in their activities, like fund raising in the community.

One of my weaknesses, it took me more time to choose good images. Deciding on the music is another weakness, I encountered in making this project. My knowledge in the subject matter is one of my strength. I was able to describe the images with the help of my resources like textbooks. I applied the things I learned from my class and Priti’s class too. I gained confidence in making Animoto.

http://animoto.com/play/z1k6qk5lpIITH2P2AuXmWQ

Bibliography:

Carol Gestwicki, Jane Bertrand (2012, 2008) Essentials of Early Childhood Education, 96-99, 107.

Julie Bullard (2010) Creating Environments for Learning, 86, 229

Diane Trister Dodge, Bonnie Kittredge (2004) Room Arrangement as a Teaching Strategy, 16-17

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