7 Key Phrases

As promised, here are the "7 Key Phrases" to implement, in order to increase the ERS classroom score. Don't think of it as, "Teaching to the test," but rather providing higher quality care and experiences for children!
1) SPOD and/or MOD
2) Accessible
3) Many & Varied
4) Choice (freedom of)
5) With (as in talk, play, be)
6) TLC
7) PLAY (which is how children learn after-all!!)

Sleeping Mat Thickness

While at a school, the director posed the following question...

If they took 2 1-inch sleeping mats and stacked them on top of each other and then covered them with a fitted crib sheet, could they count that as a 2-inch sleeping mat?

Please indicate what book and page the information, either for or against, can be found in.

Use of Dittos

A questions was asked about the use of dittos in VPK classrooms.

VPK does not require the use of dittos. If you choose to use them, it should be supplemental to providing concrete experiences with real objects to teach a concept. The ECERS-R is scored based on children learning through concrete experiences. This is the essence of developmentally appropriate practice.

Final Ratings Schedule

Are providers required to complete their final assessment based on the calendar established by the QRIS staff or do they have the option to request it earlier or later?

QRIS Binder

Will labels for the binder be available soon? Several providers have requested them.

VPK Pre and Post Assessments

I am trying to find a VPK pre and post assessment for one of my centers. Does any one know where I can find one that's not complicated?

5211

How long does it take for a 5211 to be processed?