A shared open environment invites children to embrace the beauty of working and learning indoors and outdoors and creates an opportunity for collaborating and making connections between the elements of both.
Read MoreMany programs place an emphasis on the material things in the classroom, instead of the experiences that are available to the children. Posters clutter the walls, and rooms are painted vivid primary colors. Shelves are full of materials, so many materials, that most of the materials are not utilized or cared for.
Read MoreScrolling through the Internet there are many beautiful photos of children’s environments. The photos are often an inspiration to what we can achieve in our own programs. What makes an environment attractive to educators? What type of environment is appealing to children?
Read MoreThe most popular place in a modern playground is the loose material it stands on. It could be grass, sand, dirt, or bark chips this is where we find most of the children playing.
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