ITERS 1
True or False: Soft furnishings are only required to be in the cozy area?
False, it needs to be in at least 2 different play areas.
ITERS page 19, Item 2, 5.3.
How long can the blinds/drapes be pulled closed during the day?
The blinds/drapes shouldn't be drawn unless it is nap time and there is ample light to observe the children.
ITERS Pg 2 (Additional Notes) Item 1; 3.2
What *must* a "cozy corer/area" have to be considered appropriate?
Enough soft furnishings to allow their body to completely escape the normal hardness of a typical classroom.
ITERS Pg 20, Item 3; 7.4
True or False: It is ok for toys designed for the YFECEC Toddlers to be moved over to the YFECEC Preschool playground.
True and False:
This statement is true if there are students whose skills and abilities match the nature of the Toddler toy. E.g., tricycle with pedals for the younger Preschoolers
This statement is false if the toys do not challenge the children. E.g., the climber doesn't challenge the Preschoolers
ECERS page 27, Item 7, 1.2
True or False: It is ok for a child to wear a helmet on other parts of the playground.
False, this is considered a major safety hazard due to the danger of strangulation if caught on the equipment.
ECERS page 26, Item 7, 7.2
How many play areas does an Infant classroom have?
How many interest centers must a toddler classroom have?
Infants must have 2 play areas (toys provided but the space does not matter)
Toddlers must have 3 different interest centers (space provided must reflect the toys provided)
ITERS Pg 21, Item 3, 5.1
What does extended talk mean to ITERS?
-the teacher is next to the child (not talking from across the room)
-talking about what is in the thing of interest
-expanding on the topic/thing of interest
-counting objects in the picture/thing of interest
ITERS page 22, Item 4, 1.3 5.4 7.3
(Scene) There are 9 children expected today. However, by lunch there are only 7 who have shown up. How many chairs must be put out?
The number of chairs available need to reflect the number of children expected each day. For this example 9 chairs need to be set out regardless how many showed up.
ITERS Page 18, Item 2 5.1; ECERS Page 16, Item 2 5.1
How many interest centers does ECERS require?
At least 5 including a cozy corner
ECERS Pg 19, Item 3, 5.2
Part one: Is there a regulation regarding the noise level in a classroom?
Part two: IF there is a regulation regarding the noise level, how does ITERS/ECERS determine if the noise (children, teachers or music) is too loud?
Part one: Yes there is, ITERS is listed on page 17, Item 1, 1.2. ECERS page 15, Item 1, 1.2
Part two: if staff (or children) must talk loudly to be heard above constant noise
True or False: If the diaper changing table fits 70% of the children enrolled in the classroom, then the classroom successfully provides *ample* furniture for age and ability of all children enrolled.
False, it would receive credit for having enough furniture (Item 2, 3.1) but not ample furniture.
ITERS additional notes, Item 2, 3.1 5.1
What are the four components that furniture must meet for it to be considered "child-sized"?
When children
1. sit all the way back
2. their feet touch the floor
3. their knees fit comfortably under the table
4. the table tops are between their lower abdomen and elbow height
ITERS pg. 18, Item 2; 7.2
What is the difference between a play area and an interest center?
Play area is where play materials are provided for children to use, but space does not reflect the type of play encouraged. i.e. block area in Infants does not need to be a big space like in Toddlers
Interest center is when a play area is clearly defined for a more specific, better designed type of play. The amount of space provided must be appropriate for the type of play being encouraged. i.e. blocks or home living in Toddlers
ITERS Pg. 20 Item 3; 3.7 5.1 7.2 ECERS pg 18 Item 3
Classrooms need to have ample space for basic routine and care. However, what are the exceptions to this rule?
1. If children are generally comfortable
2. It is for a short period of time
ECERS pg 14 Item 1, 5.1
-the child is able to carry out the project in their own creative way
-products look different from one another
-children aren't instructed to follow a teacher's example or steps
ECERS page 22, Item 5, 5.3
According to ITERS what type of furniture must be used during the observation?
ITERS page 19, Item 2, 7.3; ITERS addition Item 2, 7.3
In Shannon's classroom there are enough shelves for toys, books, and other materials; and children can eat or work at tables without crowding. Their cubbies are in the classroom and easily accessible to the children. During the winter the cubbies make it difficult to store their winter coats in them.
How would you rate this classroom?
Because the cubbies are too small to keep the children's items from touching, this would be Minimal (3).
ECERS pg 17, Item 2. 3.1 5.1
How does ECERS encourage teachers to handle children who play by themselves?
-The child(ren) aren't forced to share their toys or engage with a large group
-There are rules or a system in place for children who are playing alone
-Staff always intervene if there is a major problem in the space for privacy
-There are areas in the classroom for privacy (i.e. a writing table with 1 or 2 chairs)
-If a child wants to play alone they are encouraged to move their materials to a designated space for privacy
ECERS Pg 21, Item 4 1.2 3.2 5.1 7.2
Sort the items below based on whether they would be given credit as "appropriate display".
-pictures of the children in previous events/activities
-a display of the alphabet at the children's eye level
-a schedule of daily events
-a poster of the numbers 1-20 posted in the writing/art center
-artwork or projects done by currently enrolled students
-poster of different building options/arrangements posted in the blocks area
-instructional diagrams on how to wash your hands posted at each sink
Credit:
-pictures of the children in previous events/activities
-a schedule of daily events (if currently enrolled children are displayed)
-artwork or projects done by currently enrolled students
No credit:
-a display of the alphabet at the children's eye level
-a poster of the numbers 1-20 posted in the writing/art center
-poster of different building options/arrangements posted in the blocks area
-instructional diagrams on how to wash your hands posted at each sink (unless the children are displayed in the images)
ECERS page 22, Item 5, 5.2 and 7.1
(Refer to the classroom set up via Canva)
Please evaluate this preschool classroom's set up based on ECERS
-the library (a quiet area) is next to blocks and dramatic play (noisy area) ECERS page 19, Item 3, 7.1
-you have to go through cozy to get to the rest of the classroom ECERS page 19, Item 3, 5.1
-the designated areas of play aren't compatible for the type of play encouraged by the materials set out EERS page 19, Item 3, 3.1 7.3
-cozy is "protected" by active play either through physical space or by furniture ECERS page 19, Item 3, 5.2
-there are at least 5 interest areas ECERS page 19, Item 3, 5.2