Principle that needs to be considered when designing a play space for children.

The following table lists the principle that needs to be considered when designing a play space for children. Link each practice example with the principle that it illustrates. Answer Here: Example Principle The room is divided into learning areas and each a. Safety – ensuring children are safe in the area is partially enclosed by furniture and equipment environment and that it reflects the with clearly defined areas for traffic flow. Active areas developmental abilities and care needs of the are separate from quiet areas. children. Learning areas are set up permanently with certain b. Autonomy and independence – ensuring provisions always available within each area for equipment and resources are easily accessible children e.g. Blocks in block area. and allow children to make choices. The area is designed with low furniture and easily C. Access and movement – designing play accessible toileting and hand washing facilities so that spaces to ensure children can move safely Educators can oversee all areas and freely from one area to another. Table and chairs are set up to define how many d. Positive Interactions and relationships – ensuring children can engage in an activity at any time; learning that the lay out promotes collaboration, areas provide opportunities for children to be alone cooperation and communication. and play with others. There are multiples of resources to prevent conflicts. Soft furnishings reduce noise levels. An indoor/outdoor program is utilised to allow e. Consistency – ensuring the environment is maximum opportunities for children to interact with a predictable so children can be comfortable variety of materials and engage in sustained play. and confident to engage in sustained play. Outdoor areas are fenced, include self-closing gates f. Diversity – play spaces should cater for and provide adequate shade. Climbing structures are diverse needs and abilities and be inclusive. kept away from fences. The learning environment has photographs of all g- Health and safety – ensuring access to toileting children and their families displayed Learning areas facilities, following health and safety have wide access points to ensure all children can procedures and supervising children. access the area. There are artefacts and displays from the local Aboriginal people available to children. Furniture is at child height and resources are placed h. Opportunities for hands-on learning – providing within children’s reach. enough space and time for active engagement with materials and experiences.