Director's Orientation C: Program Practices
Session Objectives:
- To describe essential experiences for children.
- To define developmentally appropriate practice.
- To describe the developmental stages of children.
- To identify the regulations related to behavior guidance in MLR for Child Care Centers.
- To describe various early childhood environments.
- To describe principles of a high quality curriculum.
- To review the regulations related to health and safety in MLR for Child Care Centers.
Training Time Table:
| Topic | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Arrival Activities | 10 |
| Welcome and Overview | 10 |
| Warm-Up | 15 |
| What Do Children Need? | 25 |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice | 10 |
| Developmental Ages and Stages | 50 |
| Guidance That Teaches | 60 |
| LUNCH | TBA |
| The Environment | 60 |
| Curriculum | 60 |
| Health and Safety Game | 50 |
| Wrap-Up | 10 |
| Total Time | 360 Minutes |
Handouts:
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Training Agenda
Adult/Child Interactions
Essential Experiences (1 packet for each training)
Key Messages of the Position Statement
Ages and Stages
Understanding Behavior
Positive Guidance Strategies
I See Red When Kids...
Sample Schedules
10 Principles of Good Transitions
Outdoor Environments: Fact or Fiction? Worksheet
Indirect Guidance Strategies
How Children Learn
What is Play?
The Importance of Play
The Adult Role in Children's Play
Early Childhood Curriculum