Part III: Observation Summary: Following your observation, use your notes to write a summary of the program.

Answer the questions below and use examples of what you have seen during your observation and read in your text to fully expand your answers.

1. How does the program help children develop a sense of belonging? For example, how does the program resemble a home-like feeling or reflect the interests, families or cultures of the children in the program?

2. How does the environment invite children to initiate activities and be creative? For example, look for flexible space and open-ended, accessible materials.

3. How does the program include natural and sensory materials?

4. How does the program encourage the children to discover, wonder, be curious, and ask questions?

5. What experiences and opportunities does the program offer for children to participate in the process of reading and writing?

6. How are families and the community encouraged to participate in the program?

7. If you were a parent, would you place your child here? Why or Why not?

8. In what ways is this program different (not better or worsedescribe the differences) than other program types?

9. Would you be comfortable working in this environment?

10. In what ways does this program match your personal values for teaching or not?