STANDARD 1
PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
1a: Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on early development and learning
1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children
My personal reflection after completing a lesson plan.
I have included this reflection to show that I understand that there are multiple influences on early development and learning.
Classroom layout for a preschool class. I have included this mock classroom design to show that I know how to design challenging learning environments for young children.
Observation from Program Director as she observed me leading a lesson. I have included this to know that I understand young children's characteristics and needs.
Ages and Stages Questionnaire conducted on a 4 year old. I have included this questionnaire to show that I understand young children's characteristics and needs.