4. Environment and Curriculum 

4.2 Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning, and is responsive to the needs of all children. 

4.2 a. Plans, implements, and adapts a supportive learning environment that promotes children’s safety, positive interactions, and behaviors

4.2 b. Designs schedules that are predictable but flexible

4.2 c. Establishes clear, consistent, and realistic boundaries based on developmentally appropriate expectations

4.2 d. Makes sure expectations for routines and tasks are clear and purposeful for all children

4.2 e. Teaches the steps involved in routines and tasks (i.e., repeats directions, provides visual support while giving directions, uses visual and/or verbal prompts to help children follow through when necessary)

- Participants will be able to design a schedule that includes their daily activities for students to become familiar with.
- Participants will understand the importance of practicing and keeping routines and transitions.
- Participants will be able to establish rules and the expectations for each rule.
- Participants will understand the need for defined spaces in their classroom.