The Assignment

Summarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 7 sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article – that is plagiarism.  Title must be included 

NAEYC Young Children, November 2013  Planning_Environments _1_.pdf Planning_Environments _1_.pdf – Alternative Formats  

(If you have difficulty accessing this pdf, contact your instructor for assistance)

After reading the article, answer the following questions:

1. What is the main focus of the article? What did you learn about planning appropriate environments?

2. What are three principles for planning environments and choosing materials?

3. Using the strategies/ideas from question two, how would you use them in your classroom?

Grading Criteria

Maximum points are given when length of 3 paragraphs,minimum of 7 sentences in each, is met and content summarizes key strategies to use with young children and families. Title must be included

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of seven sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article

30 points – Third paragraph gives specific strategies/ideas you will use when working with young children.

Points are deducted for errors in grammar and spelling.  Also noted is clarity of the summary and students comprehension of the content.