Early Childhood Environments: Designing Effective Classrooms

This module, a DEC-recommended resource, offers information on how to set up effective inclusive early childhood classroom environments for young children. It also provides details about the interrelated physical, social, and temporal components of those environments, as well as adaptations to help teachers meet the needs of children with disabilities (est. completion time: 1 hour).

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Challenge

Initial Thoughts

Perspectives & Resources

What elements make up a well-designed early childhood environment?

What can teachers do to make the classroom environment more conducive to children’s learning and development?

Resources

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Early Childhood Environments: Designing Effective Classrooms

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