March 2001 Early Childhood Activities Observation # 2 1) Identify the Focus Adult-Child Interaction 2) 10 Expectations 1- I expected that before any activity in which food was handled, prepared, or eaten, (snack time) the teacher would direct and encourage the children to wash and dry their hands (Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, George S. Morrison, 259). 2- I expected for the teacher to include the class in cleaning up after meals and or snack (Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, George S. …showed first 75 words of 1179 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1179 total…George S. Morrison, 261). Group activities were not kept on a minimum. They had group activities though out the entire day. I, on the other hand, do not believe that it was DIP mainly because the kids were interested and actively involved in each activity. Overall I believe that this is a pleasant environment for a preschooler and that Teacher was a patient, caring , and understanding person that helped her students develop self-esteem and self discipline.