Module 1
Te outdoor area is important for healthy, physical development and growth, as children need plenty of exercise. Healthy children are more alert mentally.
Te playground should be set in such a way that it encourages the children to take exercise. Note that many of the activities usually placed indoors can also take place outdoors, especially on a stoep when the weather is suitable.
3. The needs of the staff
Discuss the needs of the staff/day – care centre mother with reference to the different areas. a) Te needs of the staff: Te centre should be a pleasant and comfortable place to work in: Locker for keeping personal possessions, e.g. bag and coat, in safety. An area to sit and relax in during quiet times, e.g. rest time: ■ it may be a staff room if you have a relief educarer ■ or a few comfy chairs placed so that you can keep an eye on sleeping toddlers, e.g. through a glass observation window
■ or a sofa in the toddlers’ room which also serves as a place to ‘read’ a book, or spend individual time with the toddlers.
Certain areas may need to be re-planned to make the educarer’s work easier by cutting down on walking and carrying, e.g. ■ is the feeding area near the kitchen? ■ are toilets and washroom near the nappy changing area?
Sufficient storage facilities, cleanliness and neatness: ■ are there enough boxes and cupboards for toys and equipment? ■ are things stored near where they will be used?
Work surfaces should be safe and functional, e.g. ■ are work tables high enough to prevent backache? ■ is the floor covering easy to clean?
b) Transition times: ■ Te educarer needs time daily to set up all the equipment and activities and therefore she has to be at least 20 – 30 minutes earlier than the first child.
■ Te assistant can supervise when the toddlers arrive so that the educarer is free to talk to the parents and to discuss possible problems.
■ She also needs time for setting up equipment for music and movement activities, e.g. record player and obstacle course.
■ Te assistant can be of help here as well as with the packing away of everything.
c) Nourishment and free time: ■ Te staff also need a tea-break or lunch time away from the toddlers. ■ Tey can take turns, if there are enough staff members.
Staff meetings: ■ A staff meeting once a week is essential. Different matters will be discussed at these meetings and therefore sufficient time must be allocated.
Practical component Practical application of the theory.
1. Plan a section (indoor and outdoor) for the toddler with reference to the general requirements, the different areas and the needs of the staff/day mother.
2. A written plan of a play environment which satisfies the conditions set out in the notes. 18 FutureManagers
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