[Kadi Balcom]

A great early learning environment is safe and healthy, filled with stimulating materials, and has consistent routines. Positive interactions and activities that match the children’s developmental stages are key. Plus, involving parents in their child’s progress makes a big difference. All these elements together create a nurturing space for kids to grow and learn.

[Angela]

Everything in the video sound great. I would emphasize the library area and a safe space.

[Diana Patricia]

A good learning environment should be safe and healthy, where children feel welcome and treated with love, respect and equality. Where their culture and language are accepted, where they can stimulate the five senses and develop from the top down and from the inside out. In addition, where the materials they use are appropriate for their age and needs.

[Sarah Moss]

An environment where children feel comfortable and safe will make them more likely to engage in the environment in general. When a child can have continuous play without adults interacting or stopping the play for safety reasons they often become more engaged. My favorite areas for children are the outdoor/large muscle areas and dramatic play.

[Ryley H]

Clearly defined centers that are mindful of the ages and stages of students in your class.

[Destiny Palencia]

Having a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that allows kids to express themselves in many different waya

[Hailey]

all of those are good components of a good early learning because then all the children get a chance to explore new things and what they might be really intrested in.

[chrissa]

i think having plenty of options is a good way to provide a positive envorminet , having a safe place and positive teachers and class mates around you

[Gisela]

The environment is nurturing, a place where the child can feel he belongs. It must be attractive to the child- materials, furniture are child size, development appropriate materials. It must be safe and organized.

[Nguyen Vo]

Other components of a good early learning environment that I think are especially important are colorful aspects and instructions.

[jaylee korsvik]

Components that make a good early learning environment like a nurturing, organized, attractive, and functional are especially important.

[Katrina Simental]

I think art and literacy items are most important in an early learning center. I also love the idea of letting the children do things on there own Montessori style so having items that make it safe and easy for the children is of great importance.

[Katrina Conway]

The most important component of a learning environment is that it feels safe for each child and is accommodating to all of their needs.

[Natylee]

I think it’s particularly important to have cozy areas where kids can feel separated from all the sensory input of a busy daycare class.

[Coleen]

– clear centers where different activities are allowed

– clear ways for them to interact with and care for that space, like organized cubbies and clean up bins

– inviting colors, cleanliness and welcoming furnishing that fit the size of the students

– a variety of stations for children with different interests

– easy for them to maneuver through the spaces on their own