Sacers Materials Checklist

The Ultimate Sacristy Materials Checklist: Ensuring a Smooth and Reverent Service

Planning a religious service, especially as a sacristan, requires meticulous preparation. Forgetting even a single item can disrupt the flow and detract from the solemnity of the occasion. This comprehensive sacristy materials checklist ensures you're fully equipped, leaving nothing to chance and allowing you to focus on facilitating a reverent and meaningful service. We’ll cover everything from essential liturgical items to practical necessities, helping you create a detailed checklist tailored to your specific needs.

I. Liturgical Essentials: The Heart of the Service

This section focuses on the core elements needed for the actual liturgical proceedings. Accuracy and completeness are paramount here.

H2: Sacramental Items:
H3: Eucharist: This is the central element for many services. Your checklist must include: consecrated hosts (ensure sufficient quantity based on anticipated attendance), ciborium (properly cleaned and prepared), purificator, pall, and a suitable receptacle for unconsecrated hosts (if applicable).
H3: Other Sacraments: If administering other sacraments (e.g., Baptism, Anointing of the Sick), ensure you have all necessary elements: chrism, oil of the catechumens, holy water, baptismal font (if applicable). Note these specific items on your checklist according to the sacraments planned.
H3: Incense and Vessels: If incense is used, check your supply of incense, charcoal, thurible, boat, and spoon. Ensure the thurible is in working order.

H2: Books and Texts:
H3: Missal/Lectionary: The correct liturgical book for the day’s service. Verify the date and edition. Ensure it is clean and easy to read.
H3: Hymns/Prayers: Books containing hymns, prayers, or readings required for the service. Consider having multiple copies, especially for larger congregations.
H3: Prayers of the Faithful: A printed version or digital display of the Prayers of the Faithful, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

H2: Vestments and Altar Linens:
H3: Vestments: Check the condition and cleanliness of the priest’s chasuble, alb, stole, and any other vestments needed (e.g., dalmatic, tunicle). Ensure appropriate vestments are selected for the specific liturgical day or occasion.
H3: Altar Linens: Confirm you have clean altar cloths, purificators, and corporals. The number required will vary depending on the service and tradition.
H3: Other Linens: Include any other linens needed for the service, such as towels for cleaning, and possibly a pall for the chalice.

II. Practical Items: Ensuring Smooth Operation

Beyond the liturgical essentials, these items ensure the service runs smoothly and efficiently.

H2: Lighting and Sound:
H3: Candles: Sufficient candles for the altar, ambo, and other designated areas. Ensure they are clean and functioning correctly. Include matches or a lighter.
H3: Sound System: Verify the sound system is working properly, microphones are functioning, and any necessary recordings or music files are accessible.

H2: Cleaning Supplies:
H3: Cleaning Cloths and Polish: Soft cloths for cleaning vessels and polishing metalwork.
H3: Detergents and Disinfectants: Appropriate cleaning solutions for sanitizing surfaces, particularly after communion.
H3: Waste Receptacles: Ensure adequate waste receptacles are available and conveniently located.

H2: Miscellaneous Essentials:
H3: First Aid Kit: A small first aid kit is a prudent addition, addressing minor emergencies.
H3: Extra Batteries: For microphones, candles (battery-operated), or other electronic devices.
H3: Emergency Contact Information: A readily accessible list of emergency contacts for any unforeseen circumstances.

III. Creating Your Personalized Checklist

This checklist serves as a foundation. You need to personalize it based on your specific needs:

Identify your liturgical tradition: Different traditions have varying requirements.
Consider the size of your congregation: Larger congregations may need more supplies.
Note any special occasions or feast days: Certain days require specific liturgical elements.
Regularly review and update: This checklist should be a living document, regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in needs and practices.

Conclusion:

A well-prepared sacristan is essential for a seamless and reverent liturgical service. Using this comprehensive sacristy materials checklist, you can confidently ensure everything is in its place, allowing you to focus on the spiritual aspects of the occasion. Remember to regularly review and update your checklist to adapt to changing needs and ensure smooth service for years to come.

FAQs:

1. What if I forget an item on the day of the service? Have a backup plan! Designate someone to handle emergencies and have a small reserve of essential items.
2. How often should I update my sacristy materials checklist? At least annually, or more frequently if there are changes in liturgical practices or the size of your congregation.
3. Where can I find additional resources for liturgical planning? Consult your diocesan guidelines, liturgical manuals, and online resources dedicated to liturgical practices.
4. What's the best way to store sacristy materials? Organize items systematically, keeping frequently used items easily accessible and less frequently used items stored neatly and securely. Label containers clearly.
5. Should I create a digital version of my checklist? A digital version is beneficial for easy access and updating, but always have a printed copy as a backup in case of technological issues.

sacers materials checklist: Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow! Linda J. Armstrong, Christine A Schmidt, 2013-09-10 Does your afterschool program have the WOW factor? Create a high quality school-age program that is exciting, inviting, and reflects the interests, abilities, and needs of the children. Whether your program operates before or after school, on non-school days, during the summer, or overnight, you can create a dynamic environment where everyone will enjoy spending time. This book is filled with hundreds of ideas—from setting up a quiet reading nook to tackling clutter—reflecting the authors’ years of experience and hundreds of visits to a variety of school-age programs. It takes you through all of the considerations that affect your program and then lays out a process to help you improve the three dimensions of a school-age environment. Temporal: Establish schedules, routines, rules, and learning opportunities to meet children’s needs Interpersonal: Facilitate the relationships and social interactions of children, staff, families, and the greater community Physical: Create sensory-rich indoor and outdoor spaces Linda J. Armstrong and Christine A. Schmidt are experienced educational consultants who serve children and youth programs throughout the United States.
sacers materials checklist: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, Debby Cryer, 2014-11-01 The long-anticipated new version of the internationally recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, ECERS-3, focuses on the full range of needs of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. This widely used, comprehensive assessment tool measures both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental needs of young children, including: Cognitive Social-emotional Physical Health and safety ECERS-3 also includes additional Items assessing developmentally appropriate literacy and math activities. Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 3 through 5 years of age, ECERS-3: Provides a smooth transition for those already using ECERS-R. Emphasizes the role of the teacher in creating an environment conducive to developmental gains. Is designed to predict child outcomes more accurately and with greater precision. Provides a stronger method of distinguishing between good and truly excellent programs. Offers a complete training program with ongoing support available at the Environment Rating Scales Institute (ERSI) website (www.ersi.info). ECERS-3 is appropriate for state and district-wide QRIS and continuous improvement; program evaluation by directors and supervisors; teacher self-evaluation; monitoring by agency staff; and teacher education. The established reliability and long term evidence of validity of the ERS family of instruments make this new version of ECERS particularly useful for RTTT-ELC accountability and research. Suitable for use in inclusive and culturally diverse programs, ECERS-3 subscales evaluate: Space and Furnishings Personal Care Routines Language and Literacy Learning Activities Interaction Program Structure
sacers materials checklist: School-age Care Environment Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Ellen Vineberg Jacobs, Donna Romano White, 1996-01 What are the components of high-quality care for school-age children? How can we tell the quality of care that is being provided on a daily basis? These are the challenges facing caregivers and parents as increasing numbers of school-age children are enrolled in before- and after-school programs. SACERS provides an easy to use resource for defining high-quality care and assessing levels of quality in child care programs offered by schools and other organizations. It consists of 49 items, organized under seven categories: Space and Furnishings; Health and Safety; Activities; Interactions; Program Structure; Staff Development: and Supplementary Items (for children with special needs). Full instructions for using the scale, a training guide, and notes clarifying selected items are included. In addition, one blank score sheet is provided in the center of each book. Packages of 30 score sheets may be ordered separately.
sacers materials checklist: Using a State Child Care Quality Rating System to Promote Quality in Afterschool Programs , 2007
sacers materials checklist: Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3) Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, Noreen Yazejian, 2017-07-07 Building on extensive feedback from the field as well as vigorous new research on how best to support infant and toddler development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale. ITERS-3 is the next-generation assessment tool for use in center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age. ITERS-3 focuses on the full range of needs of infants and toddlers and provides a framework for improving program quality. Further, the scale assesses both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, including: language, cognitive, social-emotional and physical development, as well as concern for health and safety. ITERS-3 is appropriate for state- and district-wide QRIS and continuous quality improvement, program evaluation by directors and supervisors, teacher self-evaluation, monitoring by agency staff, and teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation. While the approach to assessing quality and the scoring process remain the same for the new ITERS-3, users will find the following improvements informed by extensive use of the ITERS in the field and by the most recent research: Enhanced focus on interactions and the role of the teacher. Six new language and literacy Items. A new Item on beginning math experiences. Expanded age range to include children from birth to 36 months. A new approach to scoring based solely on observation of ongoing classroom activity (3-hour time sample). The elimination of the parents/staff subscale and teacher interviews, freeing up time for observing more actual classroom practice. Improved indicator scaling, providing more precise and useful scores for use in professional development and self-improvement. Reduced emphasis on the number of materials, along with greater emphasis on how materials are used to encourage learning. Suitable for use in inclusive and culturally diverse programs, ITERS-3 subscales evaluate: Space and Furnishings Personal Care Routines Language and Books Activities Interaction Program Structure
sacers materials checklist: Contemporary Perspectives on Research in Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education Olivia Saracho, 2015-08-01 Researchers, educators, professional organizations, administrators, parents, and policy makers have increased their involvement in the assessment and evaluation of early childhood education programs. This interest has developed swiftly during the last decades. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE) developed a position statement titled, “Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8,” to address related trends, issues, guiding principles, and values. Appropriate and well-designed evaluations need to address several audiences including researchers, educators, policy makers, children, and parents. They need to encourage the implementation of a strong foundation that improves the quality of the children’s education. Child assessment and program evaluation can lead to effective results and better accountability for preschool, kindergarten, and primary school programs. The purpose of this volume is to share a collection of research strands on contemporary perspectives on research in assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. It provides a review and critical analysis of the literature on assessment and evaluation of programs, children, teachers, and settings. The volume begins with a brief introductory chapter that presents the reader with a map of the area, laying out the issues and alternatives, and linking these to the chapters that follow. It addresses several areas including (1) understanding assessment and evaluation with young children, (2) schools and assessment implications, (3) teacher evaluation and professional development, (4) social relationships and assessment, (5) content areas in early education assessment, (6) technology and assessment, and (7) conclusion with future research directions in assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. The volume is of interest to researchers, educators, policy makers, university faculty, graduate students, and general readers who are interested in research on assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. The chapters are authored by established scholars in the field.
sacers materials checklist: Infant/toddler Environment Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, 2003 The ITERS-R is a thorough revision of the widely used program quality assessment instrument, The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale. Designed for use in center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age, the ITERS-R can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for self-assessment, by agency staff for monitoring, and in teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation. Book jacket.
sacers materials checklist: Early Learning Environments that Work Rebecca T. Isbell, Betty Exelby, 2001 Noting that the early care and education environment is a vital contribution to children's learning, this book examines the early childhood learning environment with the vision of making it a place where young children will be physically, emotionally, esthetically, and intellectually nurtured. The chapters are: (1) The Power of the Environment and Its Impact on Children; (2) Contemporary Childcare Spaces; (3) The Teacher's New Role: Designer; (4) Principles of Meaningful Environments; (5) Aspects of Quality Environments for Children; (6) Assessing What You Have; (7) Making a Plan That Works for You; (8) The Designer's Toolbox; (9) Enriching the Environment, including ideas for using displays, planning work and sitting spaces, and growing plants; and (10)Extending Your Understanding, including classic resources about early childhood environments. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations and photographs to assist teachers in setting up a classroom. The book's 10 appendices include an inventory form, equipment checklist, team inventory, storage ideas, and an anthropometric chart for a child-scaled environment. (Contains 79 references.) (KB)
sacers materials checklist: Family Day Care Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, 1989 FDCRS consists of 32 items, organized under six major headings: Space and Furnishings for Care and Learning -- Basic Care -- Language and Reasoning -- Learning Activities -- Social Development -- Adult Needs. Eight additional items are included for rating a day care home's provisions for special-needs children. Each book contains one score sheet. Packages of 30 score sheets can be ordered separately.
sacers materials checklist: California Early Childhood Educator Competencies California. Department of Education, California. Children and Families Commission, 2012
sacers materials checklist: Child Care Handbook , 1980
sacers materials checklist: Outcomes of Early Childhood Education Linda Mitchell, Cathy Wylie, Margaret Carr, New Zealand Council for Educational Research, New Zealand. Ministry of Education, 2008-01-01
sacers materials checklist: Program Administration Scale (PAS) Teri N. Talan, Paula Jorde Bloom, 2011-10-15 Research has consistently found that effective administrative practices are crucial for ensuring beneficial program outcomes for children and families. The Program Administration Scale (PAS) is designed to reliably measure and improve the leadership and management practices of center-based programs—the only instrument of its kind to focus exclusively on organization-wide administrative issues. Using a 7-point rating scale (inadequate to excellent), this easy-to-use instrument assesses 25 items grouped into 10 categories: human resources development, personnel cost and allocation, center operations, child assessment, fiscal management, program planning and evaluation, family partnerships, marketing and public relations, technology, and staff qualifications. This new second edition of the PAS includes minor refinements to support the reliable use of the instrument and to reflect current best practices in early childhood administration. The Notes and Guiding Questions for the PAS items are expanded to increase understanding and facilitate greater consistency in scoring. Emphasis is placed on administrative practices that support family partnership, inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and linguistic diversity. Routines that demonstrate distributed leadership are measured. The focus in technology is on practices that promote effective communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
sacers materials checklist: The Inclusive Classroom Profile (Icp ), Research Edition Elena P. Soukakou, 2016-08 Available in packs of 5, these are the 40-page forms needed to conduct the complete ICP(TM) assessment. How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now therea (TM)s a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the answers. A one-of-a-kind tool for classrooms serving children ages 2-5, the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) assesses 12 key practices with the strongest research base for supporting the education and development of young children in inclusive programs: Adaptations of Space, Materials, and Equipment Adult Involvement in Peer Interactions Adults' Guidance of Childrena (TM)s Free-Choice Activities and Play Conflict Resolution Membership Relationships between Adults and Children Support for Communication Adaptation of Group Activities Transitions between Activities Feedback Family-Professional Partnerships Monitoring Children's Learning Benefits The in-depth ICP evaluation process gives you the rich information and insights you need to: assess your programa (TM)s current inclusive practices establish a baseline for measuring future progress apply recommended inclusive practices for young children guide quality improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making tailor professional development to teachers' specific needs The ICP is an observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of daily classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children with disabilities in early childhood settings. Comprehensive assessment with ICP takes about 31/2 hours, plus 20 minutes to score. The ICP Manual gives guidance on how to understand, implement, and score the ICP. Learn more about ICP here. See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness. View our recorded webinar: Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile presented by Elena Soukakou, Ph.D.
sacers materials checklist: Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education Ann Miles Gordon, Kathryn Williams Browne, 2016-01-01 The primary strength of BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND: FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, 10th Edition, is its blend of simplicity and depth. In a clear and easy-to-understand style, the book lays out basic questions any student of early childhood education would want answered -- and presents key concepts, the latest research, and practical examples so that questions are thoroughly answered. Coverage of the current Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) is woven throughout the text, as is material on diversity and development, which enables readers to understand that issues of age, gender, race/ethnicity, ability, and family are part of every aspect of teaching and learning. Every chapter has a feature focused on how brain-based research is connected to development, and another that highlights intentional teaching. Through its tone, visuals, and pedagogy, the book is accessible to and respectful of readers with a range of abilities and learning styles. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
sacers materials checklist: Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Manual, Toddler Karen M. La Paro, Bridget K. Hamre, Robert C. Pianta, 2012 This manual includes detailed descriptions of the 8 CLASS Toddler dimensions, administration procedures, and information about the tool's development.
sacers materials checklist: Explorations with Young Children Anne W. Mitchell, Judy David, 1992 Explorations provides an integrated approach to the preschool curriculum, giving teachers a framework to use in developing activities which respond to the individual needs and interests of their children.
sacers materials checklist: Young English Language Learners Eugene E. Garcia, Ellen C. Frede, 2019-07-05 It is well known that the number of non-English speakers is on the rise in the United States. What is less well known is that the largest proportion of this population is children under the age of 5. These young English language learners (ELLs) often demonstrate achievement gaps in basic math and reading skills when they start school. How best to educate this important and growing preschool population is a pressing concern for policymakers and practitioners. The chapters in this important book provide up-to-date syntheses of the research base for young ELLs on critical topics such as demographics, development of bilingualism, cognitive and neurological benefits of bilingualism, and family relationships, as well as classroom, assessment, and teacher-preparation practices. Contributors: Linda M. Espinosa, Margaret Freedson, Claudia Galindo, Fred Genesee, Donald J. Hernandez, José E. Náñez Sr., and Flora V. Rodríguez-Brown “This is a must-have for those who are working directly or indirectly with young English language learners.” —Olivia Saracho, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
sacers materials checklist: Early Childhood Assessment National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Board on Testing and Assessment, Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Committee on Developmental Outcomes and Assessments for Young Children, 2008-12-21 The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs to enhance the school readiness of all young children, especially children from economically disadvantaged homes and communities and children with special needs. Well-planned and effective assessment can inform teaching and program improvement, and contribute to better outcomes for children. This book affirms that assessments can make crucial contributions to the improvement of children's well-being, but only if they are well designed, implemented effectively, developed in the context of systematic planning, and are interpreted and used appropriately. Otherwise, assessment of children and programs can have negative consequences for both. The value of assessments therefore requires fundamental attention to their purpose and the design of the larger systems in which they are used. Early Childhood Assessment addresses these issues by identifying the important outcomes for children from birth to age 5 and the quality and purposes of different techniques and instruments for developmental assessments.
sacers materials checklist: Mind in the Making Ellen Galinsky, 2010-04-02 “Ellen Galinsky—already the go-to person on interaction between families and the workplace—draws on fresh research to explain what we ought to be teaching our children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about America’s fate in the 21st century.” — Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS NewsHour Families and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky (Ask the Children, The Six Stages of Parenthood) presents a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child development.
sacers materials checklist: Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings Jennifer Grisham, Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Mary Louise Hemmeter, Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, 2016-02 This updated version of the popular textbook bridges the gap between special and general education by integrating knowledge about effective practices for teaching young children 2 to 5 with and without disabilities in center-based settings into one comprehensive approach.
sacers materials checklist: Focused Observations Gaye Gronlund, Marlyn James, 2013-07-15 Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. This book is filled with tools and techniques designed to help early childhood educators purposefully observe children, create portfolios with rich documentation, and plan curriculum that supports every child. Discussion questions, observation practice exercises, and reflection assignments are included, as well as DVD with classroom vignettes showcasing observation techniques. Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. Marlyn James is an education and early childhood professor.
sacers materials checklist: Caring Spaces, Learning Places James T. Greenman, Jim Greenman, 2005 Children deserve to spend their days in well-designed environments that support their needs and stimulate their learning. Adults who spend their days teaching and caring for young children deserve environments that maximize their skills. Caring Spaces, Learning Places is a book of ideas, observations, problems, solutions, examples, resources, photographs, and poetry. Here you will find best of current thinking about children's environments - 360 pages to challenge you, stimulate you, inspire you. - product description.
sacers materials checklist: What You Need to Lead an Early Childhood Program Holly Elissa Bruno, 2012 Guides directors through the steps to build respectful, welcoming relationships with families and staff.
sacers materials checklist: Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) for Preschool Classrooms Manual Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, Patricia Snyder, 2013 Developed by highly respected creators of the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, the TPOT(TM) tool measures how well teachers are implementing the model in classrooms enrolling children
sacers materials checklist: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Engebretsen Moe, 1991 The three billy goats outsmart the hungry troll who lives under the bridge.
sacers materials checklist: Financial Performance Representations Stuart Hershman, Joyce G. Mazero, 2008 This book sheds light on all aspects of earnings claims, including defining what an earnings claim really is, the origins of its regulation under the franchise disclosure laws, how a franchisor should prepare an earnings claim, how a franchisee should use an earnings claim, how a franchisee may attack lawful and unlawful earnings claims, how a franchisor may defend against such attacks, and how the government franchise enforcement authorities, investigate unlawful earnings claim activity.
sacers materials checklist: Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) Teri N. Talan, Paula Jorde Bloom, 2018-05-18 The Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) is the first valid and reliable tool for measuring and improving the overall quality of business and professional practices in family child care settings. It is applicable for multiple uses, including program self-improvement, technical assistance and monitoring, training, research and evaluation, and public awareness. It is currently embedded in many state quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) across the nation. Using a 7-point rating scale (inadequate to excellent), this easy-to-use instrument assesses 10 items: Qualifications and Professional Development Income and Benefits Work Environment Fiscal Management Recordkeeping Provider-Family Communication Family Support and Engagement Marketing and Community Relations Provider as Employer The second edition of the BAS includes refinements to support the reliable use of the instrument and to reflect current best practices in administering a family child care program: The Notes for the BAS items are expanded to increase understanding and facilitate greater consistency in both interpretation and scoring. There is greater emphasis on practices that promote family and community engagement. New national norms for the BAS are reported based on data collected between 2009 and 2017 from 439 home-based programs in 22 states. Use the BAS second edition with the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3 or FCCERS-R) for a comprehensive picture of your family child care learning environment and the business and professional practices that support the program.
sacers materials checklist: Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement Systems in Five Pioneer States Gail Zellman, Michal Perlman, 2008 Child-care quality rating and improvement systems (QRISs) are designed to make child-care quality transparent to child-care parents, providers, and policymakers and to help providers improve their quality. This monograph discusses the development and implementation of QRISs in Oklahoma, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, highlighting lessons that the states learned and recommendations for QRIS development and refinement.
sacers materials checklist: ECERS-E with Planning Notes Kathy Sylva, Iram Siraj, Brenda Taggart, 2010-11-22 ECERS-E is designed to be used with the Early Childhood Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R), an internationally recognized measure of quality in education and care written by Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, and Debby Cryer. It not only complements the ECERS-R but extends the scales to provide additional insights into important aspects of literacy, mathematics, science and environment, as well as practices related to issues of diversity. Given the current focus on emerging literacy and numeracy skills, the ECERS-E provides unique guidance on the kinds of environments that enhance learning in preschool settings. The curriculum domains within the scales bear important relationships to children’s (age 3–5) cognitive and social/behavioral developmental outcomes. Using the ECERS-E alongside the ECERS-R gives users a more complete picture of what a high-quality early childhood education program can look like. It can be used by program directors, teaching staff, agency staff, and in teacher training programs. Convenient organization: Literacy Items: Print in the environment Book and literacy areas Adults reading with children Sounds in words Emergent writing/mark making Talking and listening Mathematics Items: Counting and application of counting Reading and representing simple numbers Activities: Shape Activities: Sorting, matching and comparing Science and Environment Items: Natural materials Areas featuring science/science materials Activities: Non living Activities: Living processes Activities: Food preparation Diversity Items: Planning for individual learning needs Gender equality and awareness Race equality and awareness
sacers materials checklist: Half a Childhood Judith Bender, Charles H. Flatter, Jeanette M. Sorrentino, 2005-02-01
sacers materials checklist: Early Learning Scale Guide Book Shannon Riley-Ayers, Judy Stevenson-Garcia, Ellen C. Frede, Kimberly Brenneman, National Institute for Early Education Research (U.S.), 2011-10
sacers materials checklist: Early Childhood Education and Care in the USA Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, 2003 This research-based text gives readers an overview of early childhood education and care, as well as a new awareness of the strengths, challenges, and concerns facing the system. Highly respected expert contributors give readers clear and concise historical background, illuminating data and findings on the current state of the field, and reflections and insights on future directions. Key areas covered include access to education and care programs, curriculum and program content, staff roles and compensation, specific initiatives, regulatory policy, and funding issues. Equally useful for preservice and in-service professionals, this essential text leaves readers with a thorough understanding of early childhood education and care in the United States.
sacers materials checklist: Blueprint for Action Paula Jorde Bloom, 2005 A management and staff development book for early childhood administrators
sacers materials checklist: Beginning Essentials in Early Childhood Education Ann Miles Gordon, Kathryn Williams Browne, 2015-01-06 BEGINNING ESSENTIALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, Third Edition, is a streamlined foundations textbook that introduces early childhood students to the field. This unique text is organized to answer four key questions: What is the field? Who is the child? Who is the teacher? and What is being taught? The four sections address the essentials of early childhood education, emphasizing multiculturalism and developmentally appropriate practice. New to this edition, “Teacher Talk” boxes are first-person accounts from teachers who reflect on their experiences in the classroom and provide valuable, applicable advice for those entering the profession. In addition, “Brain Research” boxes showcase some of the most important aspects of brain research and development today, connecting it to the classroom. Other features include special boxed material that highlights key issues related to standards, diversity, DAP, professionalism, and ethics. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
sacers materials checklist: Inquiry-based Early Learning Environments Susan Stacey, 2018-09-04 An in-depth look at children's inquiry and effects of environment in early childhood settings.
sacers materials checklist: Active for Life Stephen W. Sanders, 2002 Most preschoolers love vigorous play, but research shows that they may not continue to be active if they lack a foundation of skills. Early childhood educators need to ensure that children learn the movement skills necessary to keep them active and healthy throughout childhood and beyond. >Active For Life: Developmentally Appropriate Movement Programs for Young Children> provides guidance on what high-quality movement programs should include: designing of effective movement environments, components of curriculum, assessment, and more. Unlocking children's potential in this vital area will inspire a love of physical activity for years to come.
sacers materials checklist: Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies, Gryphon House, Delmar Thomson Learning, 1988-01-01 The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice.
MATERIALS GUIDE: SACERS-U - Georgia
This document will give a generalized overview of the kinds of materials needed in the Activities subscale of the SACERS-U scale but will not give specific amounts of items that are needed. Additionally, the materials listed in this guide are not an exhaustive list of all materials that can be used. Please reference each item in your scale book ...

SACERS-U Materials List - NCRLAP
This list includes items and indicators in the SACERS-U that require speciﬁc materials or furnishings. Please keep in mind that simply having the materials in a classroom does not fulﬁll all the requirements for any item.

Suggested Materials List School-Age Care Environmental …
Suggested Materials List School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale-Updated (SACERS-U) Children learn best through play. Ensuring your classroom is well-stocked with the recommended toys and materials will help keep the children engaged in play, increase appropriate behaviors and promote success in school.

ECERS-3 Materials Checklist - Center for Early Learning …
5.1 At least 15 materials with some from each of the 5 categories, including at least 5 nature/science books. Sand/water can be counted as 1 of the 15 materials. 7.2 Requires one or more pets/plants that children can observe, help care for, and that are talked about with children.

NCRLAP Resources, Files, and Helpful Links
ECERS-R Materials list View This report shows statewide and county ECERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (4301 downloads) - 112

SACERS Materials Checklist tape/CD Player - Sun Bright …
enough materials to rotate and some of each of the following: child-sized furniture. such as sink, stove, washer or dryer, refrigerator, cupboard to store dishes & food, ironing board with iron, table and chair, soft couch or armchair, place to hang dress up. cooking/eating equipment.

NCRLAP Resources, Files, and Helpful Links
This document includes details and reminders for items related to various learning materials, areas, and activities included in the SACERS-U. (3874 downloads) - 112 SACERS-U Promoting Engagement View

Introduction to SACERS and the Technical Assistance Papers
This series of four Technical Assistance Papers provides guidance and information related to key issues and concepts addressed in the SACERS: 1) Effective School Age Environments, 2) Health and Safety in School Age Care, 3) Building Community and Effective Relationships in School Age Care, and 4) Developing a Program Infrastructure That Support...

each item’s Notes for Clarification - National Louis University
This ERS tip sheet was created to assist you with some common areas of clarification around the SACERS-U. Every observation is different, so remember that these are guidelines to support your assessments.

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School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale®, Updated Edition (SACERS-U™) Designed to assess group-care programs for children of school age, 5 to 12 during their out-of-school time. The Scale consists of 47 items, including 6 supplementary items for programs enrolling children with disabilities.

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ECERS-R Materials Checklist 2 Sand/Water: Sand AND water, both indoors AND outdoors Variety of toys such as: containers spoons funnels gardens, pets scoops shovels pots & pans molds toy people, animals, and trucks Dramatic play: Enough materials to rotate and some of each of the following:

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Materials count in mul ple items: No ce that some types of materials can meet the requirements for diﬀerent items. For example, art materials are considered in one category in the ﬁne motor item and not only the art item. O en math materials or science puzzles and games s mulate ﬁne motor skills and count in that item as well.

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Materials are stored separately, at child level, are well -organized with similar toys stor ed together. 2. Many and varied art materials, which are safe and non -toxic, are accessible to children. Individual expression and use of art material is encouraged for all ages. Staff/provider facilitate appropriate use of materials. 3.

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construction materials.* New expectations SACERS-U Item #7 Furnishings for relaxation - Indicator 5.2: Children have access to many soft furnishings for at least one-third of the time they are in care. SACERS-U Item #20 Music - Indicator 5.2: Various types of musical experiences are accessible. * …children should have the ...

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what the ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCERS-R, or SACERS-U tools will be looking at, and also what the intent is of the ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCERS-R, or SACERS-U observation. ... A child under one year of age may not sleep in a crib or playpen that contains soft or loose materials, including sheepskins, pillows, blankets, flat sheets, bumper pads, bibs ...

Better Beginnings Guide
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Environment Rating Scales
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materials in a way that engages children’s interest and learning. Greater focus is placed on the concept of written numbers. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS . For the following items, see page 10 of ECERS-3 Scale for full definitions: Accessible: All children can reach and use materials, furniture and equipment independently, with no barriers.

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Infants (0‐12 months) not required, however if materials are used this item will be scored Young Toddlers (12‐23 months) offered at least 3 different art materials during the week Older Toddlers (24‐30 months) have access to more than 3 different materials on a weekly

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