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1 SCORE SHEET EXPANDED VERSION Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, and Debby Cryer Observer: Observer Code: Center/School: Center Code: Room: Room Code: Teacher(s): Teacher Code: Time # of staff present # of children present Highest number center allows in class at one time: Highest number of children present during observation: Date of Observation: / / m m d d y y Number of children with identified disabilities: Check type(s) of disability: physical/sensory cognitive/language social/emotional other: Birthdates of children enrolled: youngest / / m m d d y y oldest / / m m d d y y Time observation began: : AM PM Time observation ended: : AM PM Time interview began: : Time interview ended: : AM PM AM PM 1. Indoor space Y N Y N NA Y N Y N Furniture for care, play, & learning Y N Y N NA Y N NA Y N SPACE AND FURNISHINGS 5.1 Child-sized? = (# child-sized) (# children) (% child-sized) ERS and Environment Rating Scale are registered trademarks of Teachers College, Columbia University. Score Sheet p. 1

2 3. Furnishings for relaxation S Room arrangement Y N Y N NA Y N Y N Space for privacy 3.2 S Total time, cozy area: 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 List defined interest centers: 5.2 Total time, space for privacy: 6. Child-related display Space for gross motor 1.2, 3.2 Safety hazards: major minor outdoors indoors Score Sheet p. 2

3 8. Gross motor equipment Y N Y N Y N NA Y N Total time, gross motor equipment: 5.2 List variety of skills: 1) 5) 2) 6) 3) 7) 4) 8) 7.1 stationary: portable: A. Total Subscale (Items 1 8) Score B. Number of items scored SPACE AND FURNISHINGS Average Score (A B). 9. Greeting/departing Y N Y N Y N NA Y N NA PERSONAL CARE ROUTINES 1.1, 3.1, 5.1, 5.3, 7.3 Greetings observed ( =yes, =no) Child Parent Info shared Meals/snacks Y N NA Y N NA Y N NA Y N Nap/rest NA , 3.3 Sanitary conditions observed ( =yes, =no) Children s hands washed Teachers hands washed Y N 3.2 All cots/mats > 18" apart? 5.3 All cots/mats > 36" apart? Tables sanitized? Other problems? Score Sheet p. 3

4 12. Toileting/diapering Health practices NA Safety practices 1.3, 3.3 Handwashing observed ( =yes, =no) Child Teacher Adult handwashing completed out of times Percentage completed = % Child handwashing completed out of times Percentage completed = % 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 Handwashing observations (tally) Adult Child Yes No Yes No Upon arrival in class or re-entry from outdoors After sand or messy play Before/after water play After dealing w/ bodily fluids After touching pets or contaminated objects 3.1 Sanitary conditions ( =yes, =no) Toilets flushed? Same sink sanitized? Other issues: 1.1, 3.1 Safety hazards: major minor Adult handwashing Completed out of times Percentage completed = % Child handwashing Completed out of times Percentage completed = % outdoors indoors A. Total Subscale (Items 9 14) Score B. Number of items scored PERSONAL CARE ROUTINES Average Score (A B). LANGUAGE-REASONING 15. Books and pictures S Score Sheet p Total time, books and pictures = 5.5 Informal reading observed? {y / n} 5.1 Wide selection (tally): fantasy nature/science factual race/culture people abilities animals 5.4 Violence? Also see Item 26, 3.1 and 5.1, and Item 28, 3.1 and 5.1.

5 16. Encouraging children to communicate Communication activities: Examples during free play: Examples during group time: 7.2 Examples of written communication: 17. Using language to develop reasoning skills 3.1, 5.1 Examples of logical relationships: 5.2 Examples of child s explanations: 18. Informal use of language Examples of staff expanding on children s ideas: 7.2 Examples of staff questioning for longer answers: A. Total Subscale (Items 15 18) Score B. Number of items scored LANGUAGE-REASONING Average Score (A B). 19. Fine motor S ACTIVITIES 5.1 Total time, fine motor activities: 5.1 Types of fine motor material (list 3 to 5 of each): Small building materials Art Manipulatives Puzzles Score Sheet p. 5

6 20. Art NA S Music/movement Blocks S Total time, art materials: 5.1 Types of art materials (list 3 to 5 of each): drawing (required) paints 3-D collage tools 3.1, 5.1 Total time, music materials: 5.1 Types of music materials: instruments music to listen to, and for older children to play dance props with music 7.1 Music available as a free choice? As a group activity? 5.4 Total time, block area: 7.1 Types of blocks ( =observed): unit large hollow homemade other: 23. Sand/water , 5.1, 7.1 Provision for ( =observed): Indoors Outdoors Sand Water Total time, sand or water play: 24. Dramatic play 3.2 S Score Sheet p Gender-specific dress-up clothing (list): Male Female Total time, dramatic play: 5.3 Themes represented in props (name at least two):

7 25. Nature/science 3.2 S Types of nature/science materials (list 3 to 5 of each): Collections of natural objects Living things Books, games, toys Activities 26. Math/number S Use of TV, video, and/or computers NA Y N Y N Y N NA Y N NA Total time, nature/science: 5.1 Types of math/number materials (list 3 to 5 of each): Counting Written numbers Measuring Comparing quantities Shapes 5.2 Total time, math/number: 28. Promoting acceptance of diversity Diversity in materials (tally) Races Cultures Ages Abilities Gender Books Pictures Other materials A. Total Subscale (Items 19 28) Score B. Number of items scored ACTIVITIES Average Score (A B). Score Sheet p. 7

8 29. Supervision of gross motor activities INTERACTION 30. General supervision of children Discipline Staff-child interactions Interactions among children A. Total Subscale (Items 29 33) Score B. Number of items scored INTERACTION Average Score (A B). Score Sheet p. 8

9 34. Schedule S Free play S PROGRAM STRUCTURE 5.3 Time, indoor play: Time, outdoor play: Total time, play: 5.1 Time, free play indoors: Time, free play outdoors: Total time, free play: 36. Group time Provisions for children with disabilities NA A. Total Subscale (Items 34 37) Score B. Number of items scored PROGRAM STRUCTURE Average Score (A B). Score Sheet p. 9

10 38. Provisions for parents PARENTS AND STAFF Provisions for personal needs of staff Y N Y N NA Y N Y N Provisions for professional needs of staff Staff interaction and cooperation NA Score Sheet p. 10

11 42. Supervision and evaluation of staff Y N Y N Y N NA Y N Opportunities for professional growth NA NA A. Total Subscale (Items 38 43) Score B. Number of items scored PARENTS AND STAFF Average Score (A B). Total and Average Score Total Subscale Score # of Items Scored Average Score Space and Furnishings Personal Care Language-Reasoning Activities Interaction Program Structure Parents and Staff TOTAL Score Sheet p. 11

12 Schedule Substantial Portion of the Day Calculations REFERENCE CHART Planned Observed Time center opens: : AM PM hours s. portion hours s. portion Time center closes: : AM PM Total hours of operation = hrs mins Substantial portion of the day = hrs mins 3. Furnishings for relaxation and comfort 4..1:20 4½..1: :40 5½...1: :00 6½...2: :20 7½...2: Dramatic play 8..2:40 8½..2: :00 9½...3: :20 10½.3: :40 11½.3: :00 5. Space for privacy 25. Nature/science 15. Books and pictures 26. Math/number 19. Fine motor 34. Schedule 20. Art 35. Free play 22. Block area Score Sheet p. 12

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