ASSIGNMENT 1

Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation that includes the following:

• A description of at least three theories and/or models of early childhood education
• An explanation of the importance of play theories for early childhood education
• A description of implications of brain-based research for the early childhood classroom 

Include APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference slide. 

ASSIGNMENT 2

Brainstorm ideas for school events that students and families could attend. 

Select one event idea and prepare a 5- to 10-slide presentation to promote it. Include the following elements: 

• Focus of the event
• Goals of the event
• Target population, which must be children birth through age 8 and their families
• Ways the community will be involved in the event
• Schedule of activities for the event 

ASSIGNMENT 3

Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation of your philosophy of early childhood education. Use the following as a guide: 

• I believe that the goal of early childhood education is to support and advance children’s development by . . .
• I believe that the purpose of early childhood education is . . .
• All children have certain learning and developmental needs. These needs are . . .
• I believe that effective teaching is tailored to the needs of each child when . . .
• I believe that early childhood education is the responsibility of . . . because . . .
• I believe that the early childhood learning environment is supportive of a child’s home when . . .