This week I explored ways in which to
create learning environments that reflect the diversity of the children and
families with whom I work. Thus, I have
decided to open my own Family Child Care home.
Reflecting on what my setting would look like, I will have bright colors of Orange,
Blue, and green. The desk, tables, shelves and book cases will be with
lots of black and pink accents in the room. child care expand and deepen understanding and respect
for diversity, and promote strong family-teacher relationships.
Imagine that you want to open your own
Family Child Care Home. Reflecting
on
what my setting would look like, the school classrooms will have elements of bright colors, funny shapes, fun objects, and
lots of books for reading. My environment will be bright and warm for the
possibilities of encouraging open learning and comfort to strive to ensure that
every child and family feels welcome and respected. I think
bright colors encourage a happy mood and encourages one’s mind to think freely
and openly to learn and reflect self-learning. “ The toys, materials, and equipment you put out for children; the
posters, pictures, and art projects you hang on the wall; and the types of
furniture and how you arrange them all influence what children learn” (Derman-Sparks &
Edwards, 2010, p. 43).
Reference:
Derman-Sparks, L. &
Edwards, J.O., (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves.
Washington, DC: National Association for the Education for Young Children
Neketha,
ReplyDeleteI like the colors you have chosen, they are soothing and also have some vibrancy with the pink and black. This can bring up natural conversation on "boy and girl" colors. Good thinking but not enough information on how you would arrange things to be conducive to what and how you want to teach.
Jill
Neketha,
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of bright colors. I believe that we want an inviting environment rather than one that will put us all to sleep. Also, I love the idea of the variety of books, I think that is a major part of any learning environment. I would suggest that you look at ways your families could enhance the classroom/home environment.
DomD
Neketha,
ReplyDeleteI like the colors that you chose, they are eye catching. The room space you chose will give the children and opportunity to more freely. How would the areas be set up in the space that you chose?
Kristal