A child's environment should include as much as I can think of to help my child navigate as successfully as she can. It encourages more "Yeses than Nos". It encourages the development of a degree of control over everyday objects in her environment. It has ample opportunities to learn and satisfy her curiosity and become competent. It includes challenging learning materials to work with and opportunities for independence.
The Benefits of having an intentional Learning Environment:
Characteristics:
You're totally welcome to take a tour of my witty little learner's Learning Area.
The Benefits of having an intentional Learning Environment:
- Self directed independent practice for target skills
- Provides sense of order
- Scaffolds natural drive for Independence
- Easy self-directed clean up
- It's an effort driven by love and respect for your child's interests as a result of your observations
Characteristics:
- Engaging, aesthetically pleasing safe materials
- Child-sized furniture and tools totally manageable by the child
- Engaging activities
- Appeals to the child's need for order
- Fully accessible to the child
You're totally welcome to take a tour of my witty little learner's Learning Area.
