Describe the research behind sensory activities in early childhood curricula.
Discover the research behind sensory activities in early childhood curricula and learn about the benefits of active play in the classroom for young children. Gain insights into defining active play and its positive impact on early childhood development. Explore this page for valuable information in the domains of early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Describe the history of early childhood education in the U.S.
- Describe the importance of learning centers in the early childhood education environment.
- Define differentiated instruction in early childhood education and describe how it may look in the classroom.
- Identify child development theories in early childhood.
- Identify significant events surrounding the evolution of early childhood education in America.
- Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs
- Identify the role of play in the early childhood environment.
- Identify strategies to promote play in the early childhood learning environment
- Explain the concept of quality in and the importance of early childhood programs.
- Explain the possible signs, causes, and results of TBI in early childhood
- Explain safety guidelines involved when planning sensory activities for young children.
- Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
- Give examples of appropriate sensory activities for infants and toddlers.
- Identify the role of play in the early childhood environment
- Describe the basic research on the prevalence of bullying, risk factors, and impact on youth involved
- Identify significant events surrounding the evolution of early childhood education throughout the world.
- Identify current events impacting Early Childhood Education.
- Give examples of positive guidance in the early childhood classroom.
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