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Learning Environment Plan – St. James’s Children’s Center

Victoria HarrisKelsie Burkhard

Component 1 - DecsriptionLocationProgram

‘Creative Curriculum‘Curriculum with in a Curriculum’

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)

Component 2: Description & AnalysisEnvironmentStrengths

SeatingSectioned

Weaknesses LabelsTablesAccessibilityQuiet area

DiversityRecommendations

Component 3: Schedule & RoutinesStrengths

TimerIncentiveGross motorEngagement/Interaction

Centers Problem solving Critical thinking

Embedding choices

Component 3: Schedule & RoutinesWeakness

No visual for childrenNo consistency in reviewPicture schedule

Not visibleInconsistent during the Summer

Component 4: Milestones of Child Development3 year oldsCDC

Social/EmotionalLanguage/communicationCognitivePhysical development

Component 5: ModificationsJane

Spanish words for basic needsDouble up messages

Gestures, actions, signsMultiple opportunities throughout the day

Songs and storybooks based on theme and in Spanish

Labels and schedule in SpanishMotivationScaffolding

Animal sounds and phrases

Component 5: Modifications Patrick

AAC Low-tech

PECS

Peer buddy Promote communication

Prompting Visual Supports

Schedules Transitioning

Work Systems (TEACCH) Natural & planned

opportunities Social skills

Seating Tactile cushion Sensory Pea Pod

AT - Motor Planning - OT Boundaries

Writing Large spaces

Weighted vest Weighted lap animal Grips and wider diameters

Writing and eating utensils Long loop scissors

Easi grip Self opening

Motivation Incentives Favorite toys/Interest Praise

Behavior modification chart Timer

“When the timer beeps…”

Behavior is communication!