Classroom Observation

There are eight 4-and 5-year old children in the group, and each of them has some special difficulty in the emotional or mental realm. The physical environment is a house that has been partially converted into a school. The director uses her kitchen and living room for various activities, and two other rooms are set aside for the children, as well as the fenced-in outdoor play yard. The atmosphere is homey and friendly, and the director is as relaxed as if she were inviting the families, the children, and me over for a friendly chat over coffee.

This program is a half-day arrangement, and day care is not provided. The educational and mental health curriculum is intended for enrichment and specific assistance to children and families that have identified some difficulty in their child's behavior or development. Most of the children come through referral from the local mental health center. The instructor carefully screens each family and makes certain requirements for parental involvement in the program. Each parent assists for a few ho

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ris have the next turn? Director: That's good. Let's make sure he can hear you. (She gently lifts one earphone off the child's ear). Can Chris have the next turn in just about another minute? Chris: Chris have the next turn? Chris have the next turn? Child: That's all. There. Chris: It's my record player. Chris have the next turn. Director: Thank you, Stevie. Chris really wanted the next turn, and it's very hard for her to wait. Thank you for ending your turn so that she could be next. Would you come over here with me where we're going to start the story group? You can sit right here. Cheryl: We're about ready for the story. Let's put this back in the rack. I'll help you. Child: I'm not done yet. Cheryl: Can I help you finish this up? Child: This goes there. Yes. It's almost done. Child: I want to sit there. Director: There's a place for everyone. Child: I want to sit next to Shannon. Child: That's mine. Child: I know. Cheryl: I'm going to sit here. Can you sit on this side of me? Child: There, that's done. I put it back. Director: Chris, after that song is finished, we're going to have the story. Chris: Trip, trap, trip, trap, over the bridge. Director: The Billy Goats Gruff. Th
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