CREATING AN AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT

If I ever have the chance to open my own child-care center, it would be one that when you walked in the door you would receive a comfort and an appreciation for diversity. In the hallways of each classroom there would be a get to “Get To Know Me” board located beside each classroom door. On the board a picture of each child would be posted along with a “All About Me” poster. On this paper you learn about the likes and dislikes of the people in the classroom, you also get a chance to learn some background history about the students. The ethnicity, gender, race, heritage, and other useful information. In the classroom I would incorporate a variety of books, pictures, and toys dealing with diversity. Everything would be labeled in English and of course a second language.
The students will be made to feel as if they are in a safe and secure environment by participating in setting the climates and class regulation for the room. As stated in the media section, Adrianna spoke about the quiet area or cozy area. This would be incorporated in the classroom because as adults, we sometimes want to be by ourselves and children sometimes feel the same way.

This would give them an opportunity to sort things out or reflect on the days event. My classroom would be very inviting. The children would have age appropriate equipment and learning manipulative. The students will also have free choice to chose whatever they want to play with or whatever color paper they want to use. All I can say is Welcome to “Hines Kiddie Land” .
　
Reference
Laureate Education, Inc. (2011). Strategies for Working with Diverse Children. Baltimore, MD: Author
　
Erica Hines