The following chart lists each lesson and all required and non-required activities and resources in this course. Use this as a guide, table of contents, or print it out and use as a checklist to manually keep track of progress through the course. Required activities are marked with a star and must be completed and reviewed by a trainer, coach or administrator. VLS Partner users will utilize the VLS learning management system to track progress towards course certification.
Within the School-Age Learning Environments course you will learn about:
- The importance of design and creating developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor environments for school-age children and youth
- Using key organizational strategies in your program
- Selecting quality materials appropriate for school-age children and youth
- Establishing effective schedules and routines for school-agers
- Developing an environment that is culturally relevant and represents the diverse children and families in your care, as well as the broader community
- How to adapt your environment to best support children with special needs
