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Walden Observation

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Toddlers. The Walden School 2 and 2 and half years 1) I observed that it is a clean place. The areas of toileting are separated from areas used for cooking, eating and children’s activities. The tables are cleaned regularly. The teacher uses gloves to serve food. Children wash their hands with soap and water. I also observed an exit plan. They keep the dangerous products locked. Pags.161, 163 2) They follow a daily schedule that is printed. Daily schedules include; good morning songs, greeting friends, language and writing activities, math and science, art activities, tactile exploration and play time. 175 3) I observed the children self-feeding, helping with daily chores, washing their hands, pushing a trash in the trash can, and using …show more content…

The classroom is decorated with children’s projects and work of art. Pag.187 6) The furniture is age-appropriate; it includes dramatic play furniture, shelves in plastic boxes to organize, book storage, a colorful carpet with geometric forms. Work material is accessible for children.186,187 7) The teacher provided predictable routines, modeling with respect, setting clear rules, responding by offering choices. I observed a positive guidance with patient and love. At the same time, I observed that the teacher sets limits. …show more content…

Children can see the classroom rules as well. We promise to; be safe, be kind, clean up after ourselves and follow the rules. pag.199. 9) I observed that children play together and interact in different activities. They look confident and integrated with the group. I did not observe any sex segregation, girls and boys play together. I observed cooperative play skills, language and communication skills. I also observed that children share their materials and exchange ideas. 287,305 10) I observed that the teacher emphasizes good behavior and polite expressions. The teacher always says thank you, please, and reinforces good manners that she observe in another child. For instance, the teacher says thank you for supporting your classmates. 313 11) The children could correctly count at least ten objects. They were conscious how numbers and counting applies to their lives and world around them. I observed how the kids counted the days of the week and recognized each number. They were able to associate the number with the date as well. They sang songs that included numbers. They recognized the geometric forms.

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