BOX 5-2
Essential Features of the High/Scope Program
Structured arranging and equipping of classroom
- Rooms divided into centers (e.g., for dramatic play, art,
books, blocks, music). Each has an ample supply and variety of needed
items (specifics are listed in curriculum). Materials are stored in
the areas where they are used. Space is available for storing and
displaying children's work and belongings. Adults familiarize children
with the names and contents of the areas. Equipment is changed and
added throughout the year.
- Environment accommodates children with disabilities.
Daily routine
- General characteristics (e.g., consistent transitions),
planning time, work time, clean-up time, recall time, small-group time,
outside time, and circle time.
Planning in a team and teaching methods
- Maintain a comfortable, secure environment.
- Support children's actions and language.
- Help children make choices and decisions.
- Help children solve their own problems and do things for
themselves.
- Support active learning, enhance language, develop concepts
through experiencing and representing different aspects of classification,
seriation, number, spatial relations, and time.
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