Appropriate Centers

Appropriate Centers

Choose one of this week’s chapters to read in-depth, paying particular attention to the “Special Considerations for Infants and Toddlers.”  Then, select one the following centers: Literacy, Manipulative/Sensory, Science, Dramatic Play, or Blocks/Building.  In your post, describe the following:

 

  1. How does this center support the growth and development of infants?
  2. How does this center support the growth and development of toddlers?
  3. How would you differentiate the center for each age group so that it is developmentally appropriate for both infants and toddlers?
  4. What are two to three specific activities/materials you would include?

 

 

 

Required Resources

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  1. Bullard, J. (2010). Creating environments for learning: Birth to age eight. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
    1. Chapter 7: Developing Literacy Centers
    2. Chapter 8: Developing Manipulative and Sensory Centers
    3. Chapter 9: Developing Science Centers
    4. Chapter 10: Developing Math Centers
    5. Chapter 11: Developing Block and Building Centers

 

Please ensure the assignment is at least 300 words. The required resources are listed above feel free to use any additional resources. The assignment should be in APA format.