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Learning Environment
Learning Environments
Include both indoor and outdoor areas
Provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate activities
Require structure and thoughtful planning
Learning Environments
Stimulate development of physical, cognitive , emotional, and social learning.
Indoor and outdoor environments help connect children to the world.
Room Arrangement: Store Activity
Learning Environments
Children need to feel safe in order to:
trust and cooperate with othersbecome independent learnersstay involved in workacquire new skills and concepts
Video: Room Arrangement as a Teaching Strategy
Building trust and cooperation
Environment is safe and well organized
Environment is not busy or chaotic
Encouraging independence
Children are allowed to explore
Children clean up by themselves
Children are involved
Reduce distractions
Create ownership
Learning concepts and skills
Organize materials to encourage concept building
Process teaches classifying, matching, and questioning
Create functional environments
Both children and providers need purpose
Environment layout options require focus
Environment arrangements need to be flexible to fit needs
Outdoor Learning Environments
Outdoor learning environments are just as meaningful as indoor lesson planning
Outdoor environments expand cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
Activity
Discussion about outdoor learning environment
Outdoor Space Considerations
Size/space to engage
Easy access for all
Nature / science center
Digging area
Hard and soft surfaces
Sun and shade areas
Protection from elements
Access to water, bathrooms, and storage
Places to be alone
Space for variety of
activities
Safety ConsiderationsOutdoor area has
Unobstructed view
Adequate “fall zones”
All – around fencing
Equipment is:
Age-appropriate
In good repair
Well-spaced Cushioned in right spaces
Outdoor Play Equipment
Climbing Swinging Balancing Pedaling/riding Building and pretend play
Equipment Considerations
Is there an adequate number of equipment?
Does the equipment stimulate a variety of skills?
Equipment Considerations
Does the equipment stimulate skills at different levels?
Is there stationary and portable equipment available?
Are there accommodations made for children with disabilities?
Fun in the Outdoors(Marshall & Dickson, 2012)
Develop problem-solving skills Embrace dirt and mud Make music and start moving Dress-up is fun indoors and outdoors
Fun in the Outdoors(Marshall & Dickson, 2012)
Provide hideaways and quiet zones Develop outdoor space for art Water exploring leads to math and
science concepts Maximize pathways and entrances
Activity
Evaluate Learning Environments
Activity: Design Learning Environments
Well-designed Learning Environments result in:
Children behaving appropriately Children participating independently Children staying involved Children learning concepts
Well-designed Learning Environments result in:
Learning-focused classrooms Concept-building environments Less distractive behaviors
Questions?