Chapter 9: Preparing the Environment

What are the goals of a well-planned space in a childcare center?

• Providing a physically safe environment for the children

• Providing children with areas that promote cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth

• Providing an abundance of materials so children can make choices

• All of the above

Which colors make a room feel larger?

• Red and orange

• Blue and green

• Purple and yellow

• Yellow and orange

What factors affect classroom organization?

• Licensing requirements

• Program goals

• Group size

• All of the above

What are the principles of classroom arrangement?

• Arrange areas around the edges of the room

• Store objects together that are used for the same activities

• Place the art area near a water source

• All of the above

What are the suggested areas in a well-designed classroom?

• Block building area

• Art area

• Dramatic play area

• All of the above

What should be considered when displaying children's work?

• Bulletin boards

• Wall hangings

• Clotheslines

• All of the above

What is the recommended outdoor space requirement per child?

• 50-75 square feet

• 75-100 square feet

• 100-150 square feet

• 150-200 square feet

What should be considered when planning a preschool playground?

• Adequate space between equipment

• Visibility of all equipment to the teacher

• Avoiding the need to walk through one area to get to another

• All of the above

What type of fencing is commonly used in play areas?

• Chain link fences

• Wood fences

• Metal fences

• Plastic fences

What are the recommended surface materials for a playground?

• Grass and bark

• Sand and tire mulch

• Unitary surface materials

• All of the above