Essay On Early Learning Observation

I observed the preschool children (3-year old) at the Picket Fence Learning Center, located in River Grove. There were eight children in that classroom and two teachers. The preschool classroom that I visited last Friday has a poor literacy environment. The classroom was not organized very well. There was language material in the room, but it was not done to the full capacity. For example, there was a reading corner, but it was small and uninviting. It had one little couch and a broken book stand with some books on it. The reading area had a label saying listening center, but had no visible electronics. I forgot to ask the teachers, but they may have put it away so the children do not use it. I believe it should be always out, so

First off, when she started talking to the kids, she would say “Okay Friends.” Both the teachers use a very pleasant tone of voice for the kids. Mrs. Wendy would always talk to the children and start conversations with them. She would ask the kids’ educational questions like “What color is this Lego?” When the children answered correctly, she would give them good praise. According to Jeanne M. Machado, “positive feedback is recommended for adults who live or work with two- and three-year-old. (78)” Positive feedback is important in the early learning year of their life. I noticed that children would communicate with other when they wanted something. They did not take things away from each other, they would ask, “Can I have that.” During story time the teacher read books about groundhogs because it was Groundhog Day. The teacher would read and then show the kids rather than showing the page while reading. I think it is good to show the kids the illustration while reading so the kids can use their imagination. Mrs. Wendy would stop during the story to ask the children and/or comment on the current page. In the Textbook it stats, “Most two- and three-year-old enjoy actively participating in story reading, but they can be very good listeners as well. Participation can include pointing, making noise, repeating dialogue, or performing imitative body actions. (79)” She would stop and ask the kids “what happened