nel-edu-guide-social-emotional-development

Teachers need to be involved in children’s play by supporting their interests, conversingwith them and acknowledging their efforts through praise and encouragement. Witha positive classroom climate, children will feel secure and supported, and be willingto experiment, try new things and express their ideas.The teacher supports herchildren’s exploration byinteracting with them andacknowledging their efforts.Organising the Physical EnvironmentTeachers need to consider the organisation of furniture, equipment and playmaterials when planning learning experiences for children as this influences the waychildren act and respond. The arrangement of furniture and the demarcation ofthe different learning centres will determine the areas children play and explore. Itwill also influence the way children work as a group. Effective organisation of theenvironment will minimise the number of conflicts that might occur among children.The learning centreis a clearly definedarea that helpschildren recognisewhat they can doin that space.Copyright © 2013, Ministry of Education, Singapore 41