what needs to be in an environment for babies and under 3's?
first think what a baby needs and then add it to the environment
food-eating area (high chairs, low tables etc)
sleep/rest-cots? mats? quiet area?
stimulation-(here think about development areas eg physical-play gym, space, balls etc language-books/reading area and about play-indoor outdoor)
changing/washing/toileting-nappy area
attention
hygiene/safe
be sure to go into detail about any equipment-what kind of books? soft or hard
and then you have to say how each thing you need in the environment supports the childs development/allows you to care holisticly for them, having physical toys and activities such as a baby gym, rattles, shakers help the children develop their hand eye co ordination, movement, fine and gross motor skills.
also last but not least dont forget theorists such as maria montesori who believes in play and everything set out at a childs level, regulations such as good lighting, temp etc-these will make it a positive environment which children/babies will feel comfortable in and so be able to work better in.
hope this helps
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