Inclusive Environment for Children

The professional working with young children creates an environment that values the inclusion of all children

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 4.4

Behaviors & Skills

• a
  Acknowledges and honors the beliefs, values, and traditions of all children
  
  
• b
  Ensures that books, dramatic play props, dolls, musical instruments, kitchen utensils, and other materials reflect the languages and cultures represented in the program, and uses them to counter potential bias and discrimination
  
  
• c
  Makes accommodations and modifications to ensure that all children participate meaningfully in the curriculum. Such supports include but are not limited to: changing the physical environment, the social environment, and/or time demands; adapting materials; simplifying an activity; organizing for peer support; and using specialized equipment
  
  
• d
  Allows for children's partial participation and participation with support
  
  
• e
  When applicable, works with related professionals as a team to implement the accommodations and modifications
  recommended on a child’s IFSP or IEP