ECE History and Foundation Crossword By Ayaka Mochida

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Across
  1. 2. Emilia Approach : A method where children learn through art, group work, and exploring their community.
  2. 3. Play : Climbing, running, or balancing—children learn to take small risks while staying safe.
  3. 4. Learning : When children learn by playing games, solving problems, or role-playing.
  4. 6. Play : Building with blocks or making art, where children use their imagination.
  5. 8. Whāriki : New Zealand’s way of teaching young children, focusing on their well-being and belonging.
  6. 10. Play : When children look around and discover new things, like feeling different textures.
  7. 12. Professional Development : Teachers keep learning new skills, like how to use technology in class.
  8. 15. Quality : Warm and supportive interactions between teachers and children.
  9. 17. Practice : Teachers think about what works best and change their methods to help children more.
  10. 18. for Learning : Checking what children know to plan better lessons and activities.
  11. 20. in ECE : Teachers help improve schools and stand up for children’s needs.
  12. 22. in ECE : Using colorful and beautiful designs to make classrooms feel creative and fun.
  13. 23. Development : The growth of a child in body, mind, and emotions. For example, playing outside can help both their health and social skills.
  14. 24. Accountability : Teachers follow rules and work to give the best care to children.
Down
  1. 1. Learning : Helping children understand feelings and make good choices with others.
  2. 5. in ECE : Fun activities in science, technology, and math, like building towers or exploring magnets.
  3. 7. Education : Children choose their own activities and learn by working with hands-on materials.
  4. 9. Education : A teaching style that focuses on children thinking and learning actively, not just listening.
  5. 11. Environments : Rooms or outdoor spaces with lots of toys and tools for learning through play.
  6. 13. Froebel : He created the idea of kindergarten, where children play and learn together.
  7. 14. : An activity where children learn by exploring, creating, and talking with others.
  8. 16. in ECE : Helping other teachers and making plans for better learning spaces.
  9. 19. Quality : Things like small class sizes and good teacher training that make programs better.
  10. 21. Spaces : Classrooms where every child feels welcome, including those with disabilities.