DISCUSSION 1

Search the Internet for photographs or videos of 19th-century early childhood classrooms, kindergartens, or schoolhouses. 

Consider the differences between 19th-century facilities and current facilities. 

Write a 350-word reflection comparing and contrasting early facilities with current facilities. Answer the following questions in your reflection: 

• If you designed your own early childhood education facility, what features would you be sure to include? Why? 

DISCUSSION 2

Refer to Ch. 3 of Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education and the University Library to choose six early childhood theorists.

Research the Internet for the definition of a matrix.  

Create a matrix of six theorists that briefly describes the following for each theorist: His or her major contributions to the field

The theory for which he or she is known

How his or her work has influenced early childhood today.

DISCUSSION 3

Refer to this week’s readings and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning. 

Write a 350-word reflection of the following: 

The stages of prenatal development

The effect of genetic disorders and environmental influences on prenatal development 

Include a reference page if needed. 

Format your reflection according to APA guidelines.