Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome

    • Course Objectives
  • 2

    How to Navigate the Course

    • Viewing a Slide

    • Chapter Completion

    • Reflections and Surveys

    • Quizzes

    • Receiving Credit for Your Coursework
  • 3

    Introduction – The Metaphor of the Caterpillar

    • Metamorphisis

    • Stages
  • 4

    Why Layout Matters

    • The Classroom is a Third Teacher

    • Poor Layout Creates Barriers

    • ERS Connections to Layout Quality

    • Before and After
  • 5

    From Wiggly Worms to Busy Butterflies: Designing for Every Stage

    • Design for the Stage They Are In

    • Developmental Stages
  • 6

    Caterpillar Classroom Transformation

    • Active Supervision and Safety is Key!

    • What are Noisy and Quiet Interest Areas?

    • Why Do Quiet vs. Noisy Matter?

    • Common Conflicts & Fixes

    • Noisy Interest Areas

    • Neutral Interest Areas

    • Quiet Interest Areas

    • Layout Tips

    • By the Sink

    • Open and Accessible

    • Infant/Toddler Room Considerations

    • By the Door

    • Label, Label, Label

    • Materials
  • 7

    “Caterpillar to Butterfly” Evaluation

    • Room Arrangement Quiz

    • You are Now a Butterfly