1. Child Growth and Development

1.5 Encourages the development of self-help skills to promote independence.

        a. Understands the importance of promoting healthy living habits such as    hand-washing, toothbrushing, positive toileting practices, and healthy eating

         b. Uses naturally occurring opportunities throughout the day to encourage the development of self-help skills

4. Environment and Curriculum 

4.4 Establishes a learning environment within group settings that is well organized and visually pleasing, and promotes reflection, extends learning, and encourages self-management and cooperation*

a. Designs an environment to include:

-personal space for each child to ensure his/her sense of belonging and security
-both active and quiet spaces
-large muscle activity and movement spaces
-clear boundaries in the physical environment that help children know where centers begin and end
-appropriate child-sized furniture
-unobstructed views of all areas within the space
-space for child selected grouping
-private meeting space