Physical Resources and Information Management Question 1 1.1 The curriculum framework is meant as a guide to help educarers to plan experience for children to learn through free play routines and organized activities. 1.2 –Identity and belonging -Physical development and well-being -Communication 1.3 It gets the children ready for school 1.4 Infant Playroom Planning area The diapering area Feeding area Manipulative area Quiet book area Toddlers Playroom Open activity area Manipulative are Arts and craft area Pretend play area Quiet book area 1.5 -Supervise children at all times -Never leave children alone in the outdoor play area -Maintain the ratio of one educarer for every 10 toddler -One educarer for every twenty 3-4 year olds -One educarer for every twenty 3-6 year old -Interact with the children. Do not watch them only -Make sure that all equipment is safe and well maintained Question 2 2.1 –How learning and development can be stimulated by the toy -The age of the children in your care and the age-appropriateness of the toy -The quality and durability of the toy -The toy itself and any parts of it that can come off must not be smaller than a size that children are able to put in their mouth. This way you prevent choking -All toys should be available for boys and girls equally 2.2 Development Touch Eyes Language The body Motor skills Movement Two names of toys Textured balls and plastic balls Puzzles and pull toys Building blocks and interlocking bricks Furniture and make up set Paper and paint Cell phone and drums Question 3 3.1 Wireless musical microphone Materials needed will be -Toilet paper roll -Aluminum foil -Crayons -Paint How to do it 1. Crumble a bunch of aluminum foil into a ball 2. Stuff the aluminum foil ball into one end of a toilet paper roll 3.Paint the paper roll and decorate it with crayons to your liking for a rock star microphone look 3.2 3.3 (a) Administrative Office – The office where business operations, public relations, and the management procedures take place (b) Ablution Facilities – A building that houses bathing and toilet facilities (c) Perceptual Development – Is how children start taking in, interpreting, and understanding sensory input Question 4 4.1 -It can be used as a way to enhance a lesson plan or the theme of the week -It also learns them how to swipe a screen, how to use a mouse and keyboard and how to navigate applications and menus -A video of farm animals fits into the theme animals -A shape game or activity on a computer fits into a lesson on geometrical forms -The information can be used to reflect on the outing to find out more about the topic and to share the experience with parents 4.2 -It may lead to issues with attention and concentration later in life -Some also believe the easy access of information through computers will prevent our children from developing the persistence ingenuity, tenacity social adeptness. -The greatest danger is that some developmental needs such as physical play, outdoor exploration, art, music and dance are not met through technology -Also children who play video games where the answers are given do not develop the ability to think logically or to be creative when they are learning new concepts 4.3 –Keep materials safe and protected from theft, vandalism and possible damage -Have better control over center stock -Make items easily accessible -Ensure that materials last longer -Keep children safe by ensuring that dangerous or hazardous materials are inaccessible to them
