| A | B |
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| unity of design | harmony of line, form, texture, and color: all parts appear to belong together |
| coherence | the degree of unity; to what extent all parts seem to belong together and work well as a unit |
| workmanship | neatness of construction |
| aesthetic appeal | interesting, attractive, people like the way it looks |
| funtion | the way in which an idea or a product works; how well it serves the intended purpose(s) |
| developmental purpose | a way of helping children learn, grow, and develop |
| developmentally appropriate | serves children well at their age and level of development |
| nonsexist | not showing prejudice for male or female; treating both genders equally |
| anti-bias | an inclusive way of looking at situations, without bias or prejudice |
| stereotypical | assigning characteristcs to to people because of groups to which they belong |
| durable | wellmade, able to last a long time |
| versatile | able to be used for a variety of purposes and in a variety of ways |
| originality | uniqueness in an idea or product achieved through a new combination of elements |
| resourefulness | the ability to make good use of all available resources |
| generate | the think of a variety of alternatives or examples or potential problems |
| plan | to develop a procedure for accomplishing a task or solving a problem |
| learning center | a clearly defined space for a specific type of activity and learning; also known as an activity area |
| boundary | the edge of a learning center on any one of its four sides; may be marked by a shelving unit, colored tape on floor, etc. |
| traffic pattern | the direction chilren walk in as they move from center to center, space to space |
| wet area | an area close to a water source |
| dry area | an area far from a water source |
| active area | an area where there is some noise and lots of movement |
| quiet area | an area where there is little noise or movement |
| privacy | conditions that allow a person to be alone |
| sensory table | a sand, water (or thematic item) table where children can explore with their fingertips |
| manipulative | an activity that involves small parts, hand-eye coordination, and small-muscle skills |
