Picture Journey of Group 6 The Trip to the Various Centers 2008

1. Picture Journey of Group 6 The Trip to the Various Centers 2008

2. Renaissance Charter School (Daphne Cher Chieng Sok) Hopes and dream (expectations and goals) from parents to child for the year Core values of the class that teachers will instil in parents Stop Light policy Policy that parents have to sign and agreed on Lifeline of each child from birth till age of 5

3. Horizons for Homeless Children (Chiang Yi Ping) A Land of Happiness for the Poor Community Appropriate Composition of Teachers and Children Too Many Stuff to Do, Too Little Space to Put Written Spanish and English Used Universal Hand signs for Infants

4. Horizons for Homeless Children (Cheryl Ta Sze Hwee) A whole area of art materials readily available for the children Culturally sensitive pedagogy where Spanish words are found in the class to help the children facilitate in the environment The School van/ bus that fetches the children to school Toys and materials found in one of the corners for toddlers. Chalk drawing made by a child during one of the activities provided during curriculum time

5. Brighter Horizons- One Rogers Street (Lau Jia Min) Friends from Around the World The Road to Discovery and Learning The Interaction Corridor Information for Parents: Updates & Reminder Pre-Nursery Class

6. Brighter Horizons- Landmark Center (Nuramalina Binte Muhammad) List of Food Allergy are placed and the Class is Nut Free Profiles of Teachers Displayed at the Area Outside the Office Child-Size Table for Infants and Toddlers Waiting at the Entrance of the Center Art Pieces with Descriptions by the Toddler Class

7. Brighter Horizons- Seaport (Sharmila Bhanu) Off the Shelf Activities Monthly Themes Kids Need Their Space Too Bright Horizons Bright Sunlight Science Experiments- Caterpillars to Butterflies

8. Brighter Horizons- One Kendall Square (Tai Jia Hui ) The physical structure within the pre-school environment aids in fostering parental-partnership. Having projects within the curriculum encourages integration learning and allows children to have fun while learning. The white boards outside every classroom inform parents and visitors the curriculum. Will economical status have any implications to the curriculum and assessment that children receive?

9. Brighter Horizons- One Kendall Square (Zheng Shu Ling) Children of diverse cultural background were playing together. “You wouldn’t want to wet the floor because this is not a safe place to have wet floor”. Child A took some tissue and wiped Child B dry after she accidentally spilled water on her. Children are learning about the other cultures in the classroom, which includes learning the German language This boy was playing at the computer corner. He was learning about the culture of Japan from the computer software.

10. Brighter Horizons- East Gate (Zhou Li Yun ) Notice Board for Parents and Teachers Play Time for Children, Chat Time for Parents Come Ride the Cars and Play Under the Trees External Design Of School- Located in an Apartment Building We Advocate for Multi-Racism

11. Brighter Horizons- East Gate (Tan Gek Ling ) Big play area for outdoor activities. Daily updates of class activities which will be emailed to parents. Assessment tool: Child Portfolio. Children’s artworks hung on the wall together with photos taken when they were working on them. Simple welcome door without any signboard about the centre as this centre is clients’ based.

12. We’ll like to thank the Centers, directors, staff, parents and children for their time and dedication. We have learned and gained much from the trip. Thank you very much! We really appreciate it!! The End