Diverse Activities (E3.1.10)
Sub Category: Planning Framework: Environmental Design, Equipment, Materials, Routines, Schedules, and Learning Formats
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Ensures there are activities, games, toys, and materials in the classroom to support exploration across domains: social and emotional, cognitive, physical, and language
DEFINITIONS
Teachers can support children’s development by providing different and engaging types of activities and materials. Thoughtfully selected resources ensure a balanced learning environment, fostering curiosity and growth. These activities can support multiple learning domains at once, such as cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development, by integrating various skills and concepts into a single experience.
EXAMPLES
Diverse Activities
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this image, the sensory station has sensory bottles available for use. Notice how the sensory bottles have various items inside them — an example of ensuring materials in the classroom support exploration across different domains, such as sensory exploration.
Diverse Activities
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this image, the shelves hold various toys such as large blocks, water blocks and a shape sorter box . Notice the shape sorter box — an example of ensuring materials in the classroom support exploration across different domains, such as problem solving.
Diverse Activities
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this image, there’s a triangular mirror structure with puppets available for children to use. Notice how the mirror shows the puppets’ reflection — an example of ensuring materials in the classroom support exploration across different domains such as emotional awareness and self-regulation.
Diverse Activities
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this image, there’s a fine motor center with an activity board on the wall. Notice how the activity board has interactive parts designed for hands-on exploration — an example of ensuring materials in the classroom support exploration across different domains such as fine motor skills, math, and problem-solving.
Diverse Activities
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this image, there’s a Reading center. Notice how there’s books and a mirror available — an example of ensuring materials in the classroom support exploration across different domains such as sounds, speech and listening, and emotional awareness.
