What is a child-focused learning environment?
A child-focused learning environment is structured with a commitment to understanding how children learn and develop. Particular care is taken in planning learning environments to support young children’s construction of knowledge and understanding. Teachers work to create a concept rich classroom providing the tools, opportunities and guidance while encouraging children to make choices and to interact with the environment and other children. Children learn through meaningful experiences building interest, motivation, and the love of learning. As the primary mode of learning, play creates a valuable opportunity for the children to create, take risks, be autonomous, and actively engage their minds and bodies. This environment is risk-friendly inviting children to explore, experiment, and solve problems.
