https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4 This padlet will show how and what a quality environment should look like for an toddler room. en-us 2018-02-27 22:50:30 UTC 2018-03-04 14:09:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237792672 The book talks about a safe environment. I feel as though this is one of the most important things with in a room is safety. The first thing listed in the book is "cover all electrical outlets" (Gonzalez-Mena). ]]> 2018-03-04 13:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237792672 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793068 In a toddler class you will need to change diapers on a diaper changing table. This table needs to be cleaned after each use.]]> 2018-03-04 13:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793068 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793273 The classroom room should be covered in art from the children. It should be on 3 different eye levels.]]> 2018-03-04 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793273 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793499 The children's table and chairs should be made for them. The should be able to get in and out by themselves or with little assists. You should never place a child in a feeding table with holes in the table for them.]]> 2018-03-04 13:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793499 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793898 At nap time each child needs there own cot/mat with their name on it. The child also never to share sheet covers. In the closet or wherever the cots are you should have a cot list with names and numbers on cots, as well as a design on the floor layout with the cots on it.]]> 2018-03-04 13:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237793898 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237794190 Toddler toys should be made where there are no choking hazards. These toys should also be easy to clean when needed. The books says that "appropriate toys and materials in the inside environment can be endless" (Gonzalez-Mena). This is very true a toddler will play with anything and if you can make it into a learning tool you can put it in the room.  ]]> 2018-03-04 13:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237794190 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237794608 You need to make sure at all times there is plenty of space to walk and move around. When creating a toddler room you want to allow plenty of free space. ]]> 2018-03-04 13:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237794608 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237794697 It is always important to have a first aid kit in the classroom in case of emergency. You should also have a plan in case of fire or tornado handy.]]> 2018-03-04 14:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237794697 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237795258 In my toddler classroom at work we have a child size couch and bookshelf. This is so they can go "read" whenever they would like. A toddler room needs to have books that the children can look at and "read" when they would like.]]> 2018-03-04 14:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237795258 dariankaye https://padlet.com/dariankaye/discussion4/wish/237795515 Gonzalez-Mena, J. & Widmeyer Eyer, D., (2015). Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. 

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