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Topic

  • Learning Environments

Tag

  • Outdoor play (21)
  • Nature-based learning (13)
  • Home visiting (7)
  • Creative play (5)
  • Play space (5)
  • Teacher-child interaction (5)
  • Continuity of care (4)
  • Family child care providers (3)
  • Safe environments (3)
  • Environmental support (3)
  • Active play (2)
  • Materials and supplies (2)
  • Mathematics Development (2)
  • Inclusion (2)
  • Classroom environment (2)
  • Socialization (2)
  • Childhood obesity (1)
  • Learning activity (1)
  • Literacy (1)
  • Playgrounds (1)
  • Scientific Reasoning (1)
  • Positive behaviors (1)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (1)
  • Home safety (1)

Audience

  • Teachers and Caregivers (6)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (4)
  • Directors and Managers (3)
  • Home Visitors (2)

Program Options

  • Center-Based (3)
  • Family Child Care (1)
  • Home-Based (1)

Type

  • Article (32)
  • Video (22)
  • Podcast (6)
  • Publication (5)
  • Topic Page (1)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (18)
  • Preschoolers (5)

Program Type

Series

  • News You Can Use (5)
  • Research on the GO Podcasts (4)
  • Meaningful Makeover Series (3)
  • Front Porch Series (2)
  • Teacher Time (2)
  • BabyTalks (2)
  • Early Essentials (2)
  • Home Visiting Series (2)
  • Caring Connections (1)
  • Continuity of Care in Child Care Environments (1)
  • Parallel Play: A Podcast for Educators Who Love Toddlers (1)

Topic

  • Learning Environments

Tag

  • Outdoor play (21)
  • Nature-based learning (13)
  • Home visiting (7)
  • Creative play (5)
  • Play space (5)
  • Teacher-child interaction (5)
  • Continuity of care (4)
  • Family child care providers (3)
  • Safe environments (3)
  • Environmental support (3)
  • Active play (2)
  • Materials and supplies (2)
  • Mathematics Development (2)
  • Inclusion (2)
  • Classroom environment (2)
  • Socialization (2)
  • Childhood obesity (1)
  • Learning activity (1)
  • Literacy (1)
  • Playgrounds (1)
  • Scientific Reasoning (1)
  • Positive behaviors (1)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (1)
  • Home safety (1)

Audience

  • Teachers and Caregivers (6)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (4)
  • Directors and Managers (3)
  • Home Visitors (2)

Program Options

  • Center-Based (3)
  • Family Child Care (1)
  • Home-Based (1)

Type

  • Article (32)
  • Video (22)
  • Podcast (6)
  • Publication (5)
  • Topic Page (1)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (18)
  • Preschoolers (5)

Program Type

Series

  • News You Can Use (5)
  • Research on the GO Podcasts (4)
  • Meaningful Makeover Series (3)
  • Front Porch Series (2)
  • Teacher Time (2)
  • BabyTalks (2)
  • Early Essentials (2)
  • Home Visiting Series (2)
  • Caring Connections (1)
  • Continuity of Care in Child Care Environments (1)
  • Parallel Play: A Podcast for Educators Who Love Toddlers (1)
Learning Environments

Learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all young children. They include classrooms, play spaces, areas for caregiving routines, and outdoor areas. Learning environments are well-organized and managed settings. They offer developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor chances for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation. Learning environments include age-appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies. They integrate home cultures and are flexible to support the changing ages, interests, and characteristics of a group of children over time. In home-based programs, the learning environment includes the home, community, and group socialization spaces.

Creating Home Learning Environments Where Children Thrive

Explore strategies and resources focused on creating home environments that encourage growth, learning, and exploration and promote positive behaviors.

Growing Physical Skills Through Outdoor Learning and Play

Outdoor play boosts children’s health and wellness, as well as supports their learning and development. Learn how the outdoors provide a wonderful environment for growing preschoolers’ physical skills.

Meaningful Makeover

Designed for family child care providers, Meaningful Makeover offers tips, visuals, and inexpensive solutions that transform environments. Each episode highlights simple improvements that are easy to make.

Addressing Challenges in Family Child Care Environments

Address some of the challenges in family child care settings, such as defining engaging learning areas in small spaces. Learn how making small environmental changes support children’s learning and development.

Outdoor Learning Environments for Preschool-aged Children

Spending time outdoors supports children's physical and mental well-being. This webinar explores how adults can use outdoor environments as a tool for supporting children’s learning and development.

Initiative, Creativity, Curiosity

This Parallel Play episode focuses on initiative, creativity, and curiosity in toddlers. Learn about the importance of these skills and how to support toddlers in taking initiative, being creative, and following their curiosity.

Overcoming Challenges in the Family Child Care Setting

Watch the Meaningful Makeover crew work with family child care providers to provide safe learning environments for mixed-aged groups. Create environments that promote children’s social and emotional development.

Creating Playful Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Play is more than fun; it supports infant and toddler learning across domains. Discover strategies for effectively managing and scaffolding play and creating play-friendly activities and environments.

Inclusive Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Explore ways to create spaces at home and in the center that support learning and development. Learn strategies to modify or enhance the learning environment to ensure full and effective participation.

Inclusive Learning Environments for Preschoolers

Listen as we discuss the importance of inclusion and belonging in the preschool learning environment. Explore ways to create spaces in the home and classroom that support learning and development for preschoolers.

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