ECERS-R
Space & Furnishings
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Indoor Space
Furniture for routine care, play & learning
Furnishings for relaxation and comfort
Room arrangement for play
Space for privacy
Child-related display
Space for gross motor play
Gross motor equipment
Personal Care Routines
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10.
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14.
Greeting/departing
Meals/snacks
Nap/rest
Toileting/diapering
Health practices
Safety practices
Language-Reasoning
15. Books and pictures
16. Encouraging children to communicate
17. Using language to develop reasoning skills
18. Informal use of language
Activities
19. Fine motor
20. Art
21. Music/movement
22. Blocks
23. Sand/water
24. Dramatic play
25. Nature/science
26. Math/number
27. Use of TV, video, and/or computers
28. Promoting acceptance of diversity
ECERS 3 (E3)
Space & Furnishings
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2.
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5.
6.
7.
Indoor Space
Furniture for care, play & learning
Room arrangement for play and learning
Space for privacy
Child-related display
Space for gross motor play
Gross motor equipment
Personal Care Routines
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9.
10.
11.
Meals/snacks
Toileting/diapering
Health practices
Safety practices
Language and Literacy
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13.
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15.
16.
Helping children expand vocabulary
Encourage children to use language
Staff use of books with children
Encouraging children’s use of books
Becoming familiar with print
Learning Activities
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22.
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27.
Fine motor
Art
Music and movement
Blocks
Dramatic play
Nature/science
Math materials and activities
Math in daily events
Understanding written numbers
Promoting acceptance of diversity
Appropriate use of technology
Interaction
29. Supervision of gross motor activities
30. General supervision of children
31. Discipline
32. Staff-child interactions
33. Interactions among children
Interaction
28. Supervision of gross motor
29. Individualized teaching and learning
30. Staff-child interactions
31. Peer interaction
32. Discipline
Program Structure
Program Structure
34. Schedule
35. Free play
36. Group time
37. Provisions for children with disabilities
Parents & Staff
38. Provisions for parents
39. Provisions for personal needs of staff
40. Provisions for professional needs of staff
41. Staff interaction and cooperation
42. Supervision and evaluation of staff
43. Opportunities for professional growth
33. Transitions and waiting times
34. Free play
35. Whole-group activities for play and learning
Parents & Staff