Standard Area: Classroom Environment ● Provide daily schedule which allows for a balance of intentionally planned active and quiet play; indoor and outdoor gross motor activities; and individual and small group activities. Approximately one-third of the daily schedule is designated for children to engage in selfinitiated activities. ● The classroom is divided into clearly defined, well-equipped learning centers including, but not limited to: dramatic play; blocks and construction; library, language arts, technology/media; science and nature; mathematics and manipulative materials; writing; creative arts; sand and water play and music. ● Provide an environmental rating that is valid and reliable such as ECKERS, measuring the environmental quality, and evaluates the program’s strengths and weaknesses and make improvements that will increase program quality.
