Infant and Toddlers - Environment (Jigsaw Activity) by Maria Robustelli https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc Silently read your assigned section of the article and think about the questions that have been posed. In your breakout rooms, discuss and formulate a response to each question and post these responses as an online comment. Each group will rotate to read the summaries and question responses of the other groups en-us 2022-06-13 00:10:25 UTC 2026-02-20 21:39:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Lower child-to-adult ratios https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220031961 2022-06-13 23:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220031961 Ratio https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220031991 The more children you have, the more adults you need- having another teacher, teacher assistant, or aide if possible to balance the ratio. ]]> 2022-06-13 23:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220031991 Make sure children have a designated space for them to play and discover their surroundings and be comfortable https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220032604 2022-06-13 23:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220032604 Practicing washing hands, wiping down tables, toys, and keeping the space clean at all times. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033134 2022-06-13 23:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033134 Parent Communication https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033278 We discussed how it can sometimes be difficult to talk to parents at drop-off or pick-up, especially if it is in a larger school where students are taking buses to get home or parents are not coming into the school to pick-up. A way that we could still keep an open communication, is by using the app Class Dojo to share pictures of what we are doing in class with the families as well as important information. Parents can also reach out to teachers through this app.]]> 2022-06-13 23:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033278 Making sure the space is clean https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033315 2022-06-13 23:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033315 Curate an environment that supports students development. Ensure that children are able to move freely in the space and are provided with the appropriate amount of space to engage with materials. house306ntdc https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033409 2022-06-13 23:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033409 Parental engagement. which helps with classroom management, even when parent's are not physically present in the classroom. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033410 2022-06-13 23:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033410 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033534 Making sure the adults have a designated area to interact with infants and toddlers.]]> 2022-06-13 23:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033534 Newsletter https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033644 Teachers can make a weekly or monthly newsletter to send home with students so that families can stay updated.]]> 2022-06-13 23:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033644 Children need to explore their environment freely and be able have safety environment that have age appropriate environment. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033694 2022-06-13 23:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033694 Sink or bathroom in the classroom https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033832 2022-06-13 23:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220033832 Regular and ongoing communication with child's home. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220034327 2022-06-13 23:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220034327 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220034946 It is important to have a safe environment so that children can explore and learn independently.]]> 2022-06-13 23:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220034946 Being responsive to their individual needs https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220035874 We discussed, catering to child's needs but also not giving the child total control. 
Setting boundaries! Safe boundaries. But setting the rules ]]> 2022-06-13 23:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220035874 Seesaw is an app and website you can use to take videos, photos, and updates to the parents throughout the school day. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220036135 2022-06-13 23:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220036135 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220036543 We use class dojo at my current school. It has been super it is helpful. We also used Parent Square to communicate and it is very helpful. ]]> 2022-06-13 23:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220036543 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220036760 Setting boundaries! 

Making sure the children wash their hands and we wipe down tables]]> 2022-06-13 23:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220036760 We discussed accomodating the needs of the particular child. Example: child wants to take a stuff animal into reading area to read to. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037223 2022-06-13 23:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037223 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037303 Make sure that a dangerous environment is not hindering the children from learning.
Teachers can also use items that will enhance fine motor skills, creativity, etc.

]]> 2022-06-13 23:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037303 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037459 Spending time with kids equally ]]> 2022-06-13 23:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037459 Sending home digital and hard copies to parents about the weekly plan https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037463 2022-06-13 23:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220037463 Lowering the ratios child to adults gives the adult more time to spend with each child. https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220038023 2022-06-13 23:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220038023 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220038289 Incorporating real-life objects such as cleaning tools, or cooking to encourage students to take part in daily activities.]]> 2022-06-13 23:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220038289 Create 3-4 centers with a safe student to teacher ratio where the teacher is able to monitor the safety of the children https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220040588 2022-06-13 23:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220040588 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220040943 Allowing children to have the things they need and are comfortable with such as sippy cup, blanket for nap time, comforting music.]]> 2022-06-13 23:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220040943 Incorporating technology and hands-on activities that are topic related https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041040 2022-06-13 23:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041040 Make sure keeping a clean environment is a part of the daily routine. house306ntdc https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041211 2022-06-13 23:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041211 Communicate with parents https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041412 Class dojo. Writing daily notes in students notebook. Texting. Letters, make phone calls. ]]> 2022-06-13 23:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041412 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041568 It is important to safe environment in order for the child to be successful and learn independence.]]> 2022-06-13 23:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041568 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041710 Teaching children how to keep a clean environment]]> 2022-06-13 23:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220041710 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220042227 Have children bring in a picture of their family to display on the wall to help them feel comfortable daily.]]> 2022-06-13 23:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220042227 Showing a video related the topic, or using ABCya children can pick songs related to the topic https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220042354 2022-06-13 23:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220042354 Differentiated instruction to incorporate the different learning styles https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220043118 2022-06-13 23:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220043118 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220043537 Lots of sanitizing is important as well as personal space, boundaries.]]> 2022-06-13 23:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220043537 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220043651 Allowing student choice for centers ]]> 2022-06-13 23:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220043651 Support the child's trust in us and their parent by having parents say goodbye to their child before they leave the classroom at drop off. house306ntdc https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220044020 2022-06-13 23:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220044020 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220044306 Having Band-Aids, first aid kit.]]> 2022-06-13 23:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220044306 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220044788 Creating different learning centers. Playing with blocks and beads. 
Sand. ]]> 2022-06-13 23:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220044788 https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220045093 Make sure students do not treat other students badly if they choose to wear a mask, respect everyone's situation and decision.]]> 2022-06-13 23:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/touroedsn657/uei82by7uwnmidvc/wish/2220045093