Preschool Competency Statement

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Competency Statement 1: To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment
Functional Area 1: Safety
Preschoolers require a safe and healthy learning environment, which must be created and maintained. Students will learn more effectively in a safe and healthy learning environment. Thus, I aim to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by employing specific strategies and actions to foster a safe and healthy learning environment. For example, I pay attention to detail and ensure that personnel, family members, and students fully understand the rules and regulations presented in the manual and other information exchange that guides personal conduct and facility cleanliness to prevent or reduce hazardous situations. Furthermore, the classroom rules are posted in a strategic location to remind students of appropriate behavior and restrictions in the classroom. Developing and presenting classroom rules is an essential step in aiding students in identifying what is expected of them. I also conduct daily safety checks of the students’ materials and belongings, such as their classroom supplies and toys. I make certain that their items are operational, complete, and not sharp.
Functional Area 2: Healthy
Meal preparation locations, washrooms, and canteens must all be thoroughly checked and supervised to ensure that all students are not exposed to diseases (Turner & Harder, 2018). Also, the washrooms must be checked to ensure enough supplies of water, soaps, and tissue. The canteens must also ensure that they only serve healthy foods and not junk foods. Additionally, I model good behavior for the children to emulate. I often demonstrate how to clean and sanitize, eat healthy foods, work out, and use the restroom properly.
Functional Area 3: Learning Environment
Everyone wants the students to be safe and healthy. However, a conducive learning atmosphere is also required. The classrooms must be stocked with learning materials that meet the students’ needs. There must also be a play area with toys and other amusements. Because adding play or games into learning is beneficial to children. The layout of the classroom is carefully planned to fulfill a conducive learning environment for the students. The basis I used in the design of the learning environment is based on the students’ needs and preferences.
Competency Statement 2: To advance physical and intellectual competence
Functional Area 4: Physical
The physical development of a child prepares him for activities that may aid in academic success. A child’s motor skills can be classified into two types. The power to control smaller objects with one’s hands and fingers is fine motor skills. The capacity to synchronize bigger muscles in the body to accomplish more significant movements is referred to as gross motor skills. A child’s fine motor skills can be developed by engaging in activities such as brushing the teeth, picking up and putting down objects, starting to put on shoes, and other activities.
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