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10/19/2014

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1) Teachers need to ensure that children who want private time by themselves have places to move away from the group yet can still be supervised. How will you do this in your classroom?

67 Comments

Jocelyn Castillo

8/13/2018 06:06:41 pm

Teachers can set up a cozy or private area in a quiet corner of the room. However, teachers should make sure that the area remains visible.

Amanda Mcdonald

8/15/2018 09:13:26 am

Kids who need quiet time can sit on the couch by themselves and read books if theyd like.

Mila

8/17/2018 12:17:41 am

Kids who need time by themselves can sit on the couch or theres a play house that is in the classroom.

Katie

8/19/2018 02:49:45 pm

By placing them in the cozy comfort area while still being able to see them while they can have their quiet alone time.

Ruth Mezenigh

8/21/2018 09:00:10 pm

Supervised cozy area.

Caroline Beddow

8/21/2018 09:00:10 pm

Cozy area that is well supervised at all times.

Charity Bettelyoun

8/26/2018 05:47:10 pm

We do this by providing a soft area that's carpeted with pillows and soft stuffies that are washable along with couches or even a comfy chair that they could sit in or lay down on if they like to be by themselves I also allow the children to bring their blankets with them if that's what they need or Comfort item and then explain to the other children then such-and-such needs some quiet time or would like some alone time at the moment and when they're ready they'll come back and join the group to play even with young children

Anecia Miller

8/29/2018 08:56:15 pm

In our center we have a corner set up in the closet without doors so you can still see in there very well but they can go sit on the pillows play with the teddy bears or read a book but it's an all to themselves type of set up.

Sarah Holland

9/1/2018 05:31:34 pm

At my old center we had a me cube where the child could go in with some books or toys and spend some alone time there until they were ready to join the group.
At my new center we have a cozy corner set up with books, pillows, and soft toys set aside from the rest of the group.

Corinna

9/3/2018 08:54:16 am

Children have as soft cozy area they can go to anytime of the day. If the child looks like they could use a break I might remind them that the area is available for them if they'd like some alone time

Brooke

9/8/2018 10:03:17 pm

We have a little cozy corner with a big pillow, some other little pillows, a blanket, and some stuffed animals that a child can go rest/take a break from other kids if they need to. However, it is also our book area so I would like to have another place separate from this one with a transparent curtain the kids could go in.

Louise Bukrey

9/12/2018 04:26:17 am

We have created a cozy book nook under a a loft bed ( the top of which we use for storage. It has a comfy couch and a rocking chair, books, pillows and stuffed animals, and it has a see thru curtain that can be up or down.

tekoah L Handorff

9/19/2018 06:27:18 am

Provide a quiet corner with pillows and books where the child can still be seen by a caregiver.

Arturs Pudans

9/20/2018 12:47:20 pm

We make small tents by hanging lace material over chairs and tables.

Kathy

9/22/2018 11:44:02 am

I would make a small area big enough for only 1 child that has soft pillows/cushions and books and soft toys. Sometimes I put sheer curtains so the child can feel a bit more alone.

Andrea Floyd

9/23/2018 03:18:41 pm

We provide a quiet area for children with a soft rug and a basket of books where the child can be alone yet we still can supervise them.

wendy

9/24/2018 08:17:59 pm

using rugs and pillows or stuff toys for a quiet area where books can be accessed. forming smaller areas with furniture placement or toys to section off areas of different types of play using sensory table as a divider for different toys.

Angelica

9/28/2018 05:21:01 pm

Having a private quite area is important such as a tent that provides privacy and is quiet, has comfortable pillows and books or soft quiet toys to attribute to the relaxing environment

Shivani Pandey

9/30/2018 07:54:38 pm

Children can be provided with a cozy area where they can do their favorite activity like reading, coloring etc, if they don't like a particular activity in the class the teacher should plan for a milder or different activity for the particular child.

Elizabeth

10/7/2018 09:54:32 am

I have a quiet area where no toys are allowed at and a child can go there to sit with the teddy bears and relax and refresh if they get overwhelmed or need time to their self

Irena Ryan

10/7/2018 03:21:04 pm

I was amazed how closely my home childcare matched with the recommendations that were in the lesson plan.

Maria huerta

10/17/2018 02:50:08 pm

We have a transparent tent that we put books, stuffed animals, pillows and small chairs in for children to go and have quiet time.

Sarah Ortega

10/20/2018 09:18:45 am

Provide an area away from noisy toys and busy spaces in the room for children to go when they need some alone time. Fill the are with soft toys, pillows, blankets, soft books, family pictures, and comfort items for the children. Keep the space open so that supervision is not compromised.

Anita Haribabu

10/27/2018 08:47:32 pm

In my child care facility, there is a cozy corner with books, foam blocks and soft toys where children go and enjoy some quiet time.

ritu

10/29/2018 09:26:06 pm

We provide a nice area with pillows and toys were the children can lay down and still supervised.

Archana Kamboj

11/4/2018 12:12:08 pm

Cristine

11/8/2018 09:25:55 am

Creating a separate area where the children can lay down and relax or read a book. You can separate it from other areas in the classroom but do so in a way where you can still see what they are doing. It should be set up as a calming area with options for them to engage in, rather that for them to feel secluded.

Maria Gabriela Perez Barrios

11/11/2018 01:41:48 pm

When a child needs a time for quiet time or reading maybe one on one with the teacher, we have a special library corner with cushions and fluffy pillows. We ask them if they want to read a book or rest for a little bit and we monitor them closely if they need some one-on-one with one of us or if they want to join in some other activity other children are doing.

Alissa S.

11/12/2018 08:23:31 pm

In our classroom we have a cozy area that has pillows and has a see through type sheet that comes down so they are "alone" in that are but we can still see them and they can still see us. We limit the number to one or two in that area as well and it's just used for the purpose of a place to be "alone" if needed.

Eliza C Mitchell

11/15/2018 07:21:14 pm

Set up a small area in the room with a curtain to make it seem as though they are alone but still supervised. Mainly the reading area or a small corner with stuffed animals.

leah

11/16/2018 01:44:39 pm

i have a reading area with a few bean bags, when kids want quiet time they head to the reading area, sit on a bean bag and read.

madisyn martinez

11/16/2018 10:49:59 pm

A child who would like to have alone time can have time to themselves in a cozy area with pillows, books, and stuffed animals.

Rishma Jenardhanan

11/17/2018 09:52:26 pm

Setting up a cozy area in the same room with some soft toys and cushions let them have their private time with supervision

Katelyn

11/18/2018 09:54:09 am

In my classroom I have a small area that can be seen in all areas of the room and it is away from the toys and the general area that the kids play in. It has some soft pillows and stuffed animals for snuggle time.

Kanako Depusoy

11/27/2018 02:20:10 pm

Teacher can set up quiet area with see through curtain around couch or under the loft or playhouse to provide private area for a child who needs alone time.

Maritza

11/27/2018 08:52:27 pm

In my center we have a cozy corner in my classroom where they can lay down , read books and just relax if they wanted to

Ella L

11/29/2018 02:39:01 pm

The kids have a corner with a soft mat where they can go to lie down. It has some books too and the light is dimmer in that corner.

Leslie Y

12/1/2018 01:25:45 pm

We have a "cozy cube"-- a hollow box that has one entrance and can fit one child.

Smita Pandit

12/2/2018 01:29:06 pm

A quiet area shuold be provided for kids who want private time. This area should be cozy and comfortable and should always be monitored by the teacher.May be a soft rug in the corner with pillows, bean bag and soft toys and books.Kids can simply sit on a couch which is away from the play area and read books, play with soft toys and relax.

Kunjal Dewasthali

12/5/2018 10:15:46 am

Kids who need quiet time can sit on the couch or in a cozy corner by themselves and read books if theyd like.

shari coverdale

12/6/2018 02:42:50 pm

We have a coloful small tent with pillows, little comfy chairs and a book shelf. We tie the doors open and can also see through the top of the tent.

Alaina Mcguire

12/14/2018 10:04:50 am

Include a soft area for children to spend time that is away from noise etc. that is within supervision zone. Try to incorporate multiple areas inthe classroom if needed.

chelsea

12/16/2018 11:48:08 am

have a quiet area for kids to go to to be alone and think and still be supervised

Tonya

12/16/2018 06:07:01 pm

We have a area that we call the pool. It's a old ball pit toy for kids. We fill it with soft toys and let the kids sit in it or lay in it. They can read books or play.

Jessica Holmes Pohle

12/20/2018 03:02:56 pm

In our classroom children that need space and quiet know they can sit on the couch with pillows and blanket. They usually read books but don't have to. Sometimes they as me to sit with them.

Rheta Vanderholm

12/23/2018 08:43:13 am

We have a quiet, cozy area with two bean bag chairs and a basket of books. They are allowed to take their blanket with them. The area can be seen/supervised from any direction in the room.

Debby

12/24/2018 02:03:49 pm

Put pillows, blankets, stuffed animals in an area with see through curtains up so you can still see child.

Maria Fernandez

12/26/2018 03:15:18 pm

Teachers can set up a cozy or private area in a quiet corner of the
room. However, teachers should make sure that the area remains visible.

John Ryan

12/26/2018 04:48:51 pm

As a rule all children in a teacher's care should be in her line of sight at all time. The best way to do this is when ever possible watch from a chair in the corner of the room. this means none of them be behind you.

Charmaine Weber

12/26/2018 08:09:23 pm

I have two areas. We have the "red table" in the kitchen that has space for 2 children to draw or do puzzles at anytime they want to have down time. We have a side room that is the quiet room that children can go to. A teacher is always in there. It has a book cozy corner with stuffed animals, there is a table in there with quiet individual games in another corner, there is a big overstuffed chair that the teacher uses to read stories to 1 to 2 children at a time. There is also a doll house in that room. Any time a child needs to calm down or just get away from the group they go in there. (I have a home daycare)

Michael Garrigan

12/27/2018 12:14:59 pm

I have two areas, the sensory bin and the cozy area. Each areas provide a way for the child to relax and get some individual time.

Christina

12/28/2018 02:34:14 pm

In our in-home family child care we offer a quite bench. We have it set up with pillows. The children can take books or puzzles to the area. It is within our sight do the children are always supervised but it is secluded enough for them to have some "alone time" when needed.

Sydney

12/29/2018 10:59:47 pm

In my infant classroom I have created a soft space for the infants for when they are needing their own space or quiet alone time, I have a large soft mat that I have several boppy pillows sitting on and other soft toys in various place around the mat as well as a discovery basket with various toys and books for the infants to explore.

Zaudi Meliton

12/30/2018 01:06:25 pm

We have a tree fort that has pillows and stuffed animals that is visible for the teachers to see the child.

Juan Ingles

12/30/2018 01:15:43 pm

set up a space where they are removed from the group but can still b e watched.

Nikki

12/30/2018 04:19:32 pm

By providing a cozy corner with cushions and books

Bailey Rauch

12/30/2018 07:26:49 pm

Making sure that there is a quite area in the classroom that the children can go to snuggle with a pillow or stuff animal friends.

Stephanie Wilson

12/31/2018 03:45:55 pm

I provide a cozy spot within the classroom and two different art areas one being an easel.

Connie

1/1/2019 01:03:46 pm

Cozy place with pillows and snuggle aninmals

calla rudfelt

1/2/2019 07:59:29 am

Supervised cozy area.

Stephenie

1/5/2019 11:51:00 am

By making a cozy little nook area with pillows and cushions and books that is away from all of the more noisy centers.

mervat

1/21/2019 02:51:43 pm

having them in a cozy area is the most common thing to do, but also make sure you supervise them

Jennifer Wright

2/13/2019 06:11:49 pm

we have a cozy corner with big sitting pillows and stuffed animals along with books. If we see that one child needs time away from others we will sit in front of it and direct the other children to a different area or toys.

geordon

3/19/2019 06:48:37 pm

cozy center that has supervision at all times

Anber

4/5/2019 07:52:01 pm

In my classroom we have the quite center and child's can go over their if they want to have quite time or to be by themselves but if other kids want to be over their as well I give them the option to sit at the table with a toy or book and usually the others will leave them alone. If they are not left alone I place them in a area by themselves I will do a group activity with the others but invite them if they want to but if not this way everyone will let them be.

Gogi nijjar

5/15/2019 09:48:55 pm

I would want my children to be able to have slone fine while still being supervised but definitely still being about to take a second to cool off maybe reading a book or something.

Gogi Nijjar

5/16/2019 01:43:15 am

Often times there is a quite and comfortable place where the children can go to read and indulge in imagination. I have witnessed this be a perfect space for children to be alone whether to calm down or just be alone and they love it.

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