Module 1 1. General requirements


Home base and centre base requirements are similar in some situations and different in others. Home base is in a home, and centre base is in a centre.


1.1 Differences Home base


A smaller facility Fewer children being cared for


Centre base A larger facility More children being cared for


Groups are structured as family groups (variety of ages) Groups are structured by age Fewer adults needed


More adults are needed


Tese factors influence the layout of the toddler’s division. Te general requirements are very similar in both home base and centre base.


1.1.1 Colour


Discuss the influence of colour on the toddler and the educarer  Colours we use have a psychological influence on the child and adult’s behaviour and feelings.


 Colours in a room can influence the feeling of size of the room – being bigger or smaller, brighter, gloomier, etc.


 Bright primary colour attract the child’s attention – avoid too many bright colours in order to avoid over-stimulating feeling and behaviour.


 Bright colours can make the room look attractive and inviting, but it is not pleasant to be in a room that looks busy with too many different colours.


 Colours can create a feeling of space and depth. Remember this when choosing colours for walls, ceilings, floor, furniture and pictures.


 Paler shades of colour make a room appear larger and more peaceful, while darker shades make a room appear smaller.


Te use and aim of each colour  Colours help create atmosphere. Red, yellow and orange are regarded as warm colours, creating a feeling of warmth. Blue and green create cooler feelings. Practically: If you have a hot room and need to create a cooler atmosphere, then paint it either light green or light blue. If you have a cool room and you want to create warmer feeling, paint it yellow.


 Avoid using very bright colours for all the walls of a room, as the toddlers tend to be over-stimulated.


 Use bright colours on furniture and equipment.  Pastel colours are soſt and attractive, giving rise to gentle feelings.


 Use plain materials and plain colours for backgrounds like tablecloths, and counter tops, to avoid the distraction and busyness of the patterns.


 In the resting area, eating room and isolation room, use cool colours like light green, light blue or white, as they are calming.


GREEN: 2


encourages a calm and refreshing, peaceful response (think of green grass, green trees, peace)


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