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Profile of an ECCE Centre

• Consider the types of
activities that go well
together. Active, noisy play
Notes
should happen away from
quiet and focused activities.
Wet, messy play activities
need to be grouped around a
sink. All the materials should
be organized and grouped
together in a specific area so
that children can find, use and
return materials
independently.
• The equipment and materials
need to be clearly visible and
accessible. This can be done
through storage at accessible
heights (at or below 3 ft from
ground level) and proper
labeling (pictures and words) Fig. 15.6 Arrangement of an ECCE centre
of materials.
• Create well marked pathways so that children can move easily from one area
of the room to another without disturbing others. The materials should be
arranged in such a way that it should facilitate easy transition from one activity
to another.
• Place equipment in such a way that it allows teachers to supervise the work
of individual children. Special consideration may be made for children with
special needs. Enough space should be provided in the classroom so that a
child with locomotor disability can move the wheelchair and can have easy
access to materials.

Fig.15.7 Catering to Children with Special Needs

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