1. What are 3-5 things you will keep in mind when planning your classroom’s physical space for young children? Why?
2. How can a safe, developmentally appropriate, well-designed classroom space affect young children? In what ways would the physical space need to change, based on ages and abilities of your students?
3. What are three resources you could provide to the family of a child who is diagnosed with dyslexia? How does each of these resources support a child’s needs and a family’s understanding of the diagnosis?
4. You are working with a small group of kindergarten students who are struggling to segment sounds in words. Describe one activity you could do in your small group to help students practice this important phonemic awareness skill.