Demonstrate an understanding of creating a successful block center by identifying the various types of blocks, describing an effective block center setup, and recognizing the various stages of block play.
Learn how to create a successful block center in early childhood education and child care centers. Discover the various types of blocks, effective block center setups, and the different stages of block play. Find appropriate practices and activities for children of different ages.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs online
CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review 
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio 5/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio
Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio 4.5/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review Credencial CDA para Preescolar con Revisión de Portafolio
Credencial CDA para Preescolar con Revisión de Portafolio 4.7/5
30 hours courses
3 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding how to effectively use transitions for various age groups and for different parts of the school day
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify importance of individual planning
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to successfully work with mixed-age groups
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive and language stages of development in children five to twelve years of age
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor environment that includes different colors, sounds, textures, and scents
- Demonstrate understanding of how appropriate material and equipment promotes play
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the content requirements for staff orientation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the most effective way to listen to a child.
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the content requirements for staff orientation.
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
- Demonstrate understanding of how to write effect SMART Goals.
- Identify the different learning concepts related to block play.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how play promotes development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how appropriate material and equipment promotes play.
- Identify and understand the requirements of various programs in the State of Maryland.
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