Though there is still much to learn, you have been considering foundational ideas and principles related to the physical environment of a quality preschool setting and the ways that the physical environment can foster children's play, development, and learning. For this Application Assignment, you will begin to develop your vision of how an ideal preschool setting might look. Before you begin, think about: What preschool children are like, what they do and what they need Considerations in creating physical environments that foster children's initiative Considerations in creating physical environments that foster children's play Considerations in creating physical environments that foster children's self-control Additional components of quality physical environments Part 1: Visualize Close your eyes. Visualize a preschool environment that truly encourages, supports, and guides children's play and learning. Let your mind travel around the room. What does it look like? What does it feel like? How does it sound? What are the adults in the room doing? What are the children doing? How are they interacting with each other, the materials, the space? What kind of learning experiences are they involved in? What opportunities do children have to demonstrate their initiative and self-control? If a visitor walked in, how would he or she describe the culture, energy, and learning in this setting? Part 2: Brainstorm Write down at least 20 words or phrases that describe a quality physical environment; one that meets preschoolers needs and interests, fosters initiative and self-control, and is alive with play and learning. Part 3: Describe Now that you have taken time to visualize and brainstorm, write your description of a quality physical environment and your rationale for positioning. In addition, you may also choose to submit a drawing to demonstrate arrangement of the physical environment. You may use PowerPoint® or free (trial) technologies like Inspiration® to create your organizer in an electronic format. You may also choose to draw your graphic organizer, scan it and insert it as an image into your assignment submission. Make sure that the image is visible within the assignment submission. In summary, you must write the description of your physical environment. It is optional to include a drawing of your physical environment along with your description. Be sure to address each of the following areas: Classroom arrangement and activity/learning areas Classroom atmosphere Learning experiences available Materials accessible Types of interactions supported Note:  Be sure to cite the Learning Resources to substantiate your thinking. Assignment length: 2 pages Required Resources Course Text:  Gestwicki, C. (2014).  Developmentally appropriate practice: Curriculum and development in early education  (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Chapter 7, "Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Preschoolers" PowerPoint Presentation : .

1. Though there is still much to learn, you have been considering
foundational ideas and principles related to the physical
environment of a quality preschool setting and the ways that the
physical environment can foster children's play, development,
and learning. For this Application Assignment, you will begin
to develop your vision of how an ideal preschool setting might
look.
Before you begin, think about:
What preschool children are like, what they do and what they
need
Considerations in creating physical environments that foster
children's initiative
Considerations in creating physical environments that foster
children's play
Considerations in creating physical environments that foster
children's self-control
Additional components of quality physical environments
Part 1: Visualize
Close your eyes. Visualize a preschool environment that truly
encourages, supports, and guides children's play and learning.
Let your mind travel around the room. What does it look like?
What does it feel like? How does it sound? What are the adults
in the room doing? What are the children doing? How are they
interacting with each other, the materials, the space? What kind
of learning experiences are they involved in? What
opportunities do children have to demonstrate their initiative
and self-control? If a visitor walked in, how would he or she
describe the culture, energy, and learning in this setting?
Part 2: Brainstorm
Write down at least 20 words or phrases that describe a quality
physical environment; one that meets preschoolers needs and
interests, fosters initiative and self-control, and is alive with
play and learning.
Part 3: Describe
Now that you have taken time to visualize and brainstorm, write

2. your description of a quality physical environment and your
rationale for positioning. In addition, you may also choose to
submit a drawing to demonstrate arrangement of the physical
environment. You may use PowerPoint® or free (trial)
technologies like Inspiration® to create your organizer in an
electronic format. You may also choose to draw your graphic
organizer, scan it and insert it as an image into your assignment
submission. Make sure that the image is visible within the
assignment submission.
In summary, you must write the description of your physical
environment. It is optional to include a drawing of your
physical environment along with your description. Be sure to
address each of the following areas:
Classroom arrangement and activity/learning areas
Classroom atmosphere
Learning experiences available
Materials accessible
Types of interactions supported
Note:
Be sure to cite the Learning Resources to substantiate your
thinking.
Assignment length: 2 pages
Required Resources
Course Text:
Gestwicki, C. (2014).
Developmentally appropriate practice: Curriculum and
development in early education
(5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Chapter 7, "Developmentally Appropriate Physical
Environments: For Preschoolers"
PowerPoint Presentation
:
Activity Areas That Support and Inspire Children's Play and
Learning
Article:
Tarr, P. (2004).

3. Consider the walls
.
Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web
.
Copyright 2008 by National Association for the Education of
Young Children. Reproduced with permission of the National
Association for the Education of Young Children in the format
electronic usage via Copyright Clearance Center.
Media
Video:
Laureate Education (Producer). (2009).
Play and learning for the preschool child: Virtual field
experience
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 51 minutes.
Head Start teacher Robert Recio provides insights and advice
about the ways his classroom supports preschoolers'
development and learning.
Note
: Click on the link below to print and fill out the viewing guide
for this video segment. You will need to refer to your notes in
order to participate in the Discussion this week.
"VFE™ Choice Time" Viewing Guide
Optional Resources
Article
: Wardle, F. (2008).
Creating indoor environments for young children
. Retrieved from
http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2011/c
reating-indoor-environments-for-young-children
Article
:White, R. (2008). Adults are from earth; Children are from the
moon: Designing for children: A complex challenge. Retrieved
from

4. http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/articles/earthmoon.sh
tml
Article
:Friedman, S. (Ed.). (2005).
Environments that inspire
. Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200505/04Friedman.pdf
Web Site
: pre[k]now: Why pre-K matters
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
Note
: Explore this website by the PEW Center on the States to learn
more about the importance of quality pre-K.
Article
:Contant, B. (n.d.).
Room arrangements: The basics
. Retrieved August 27, 2009, from
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/roomdesign.ht
Please have this assignment done in 12 hours or less
APA format and all orignal work