An early learning environment is a living, changing system. More than the physical space, it includes the way time is structured and the roles educators are expected to play. It conditions how we feel, think, and behave and it dramatically affects the quality of our lives. The environment may work for us or against us.

We know that young children learn best in environments where they can have secure relationships with caring and responsive adults, feel safe, and feel free to explore and learn. With this in mind, it’s clear that a diverse environment creates a variety of experiences and opportunities for a young learner.

This e-Workbook challenges the user to assess their early learning environment through thoughtful reflection and meaningful activities that examine how the learning environment you have built impacts the children and how they learn.