Describe any unintentional learning opportunities and or behaviours that are created by the physical design of the environment. (These can be both positive and negative behaviours of adults and children.)

Early learning environments

Describe key opportunities (affordances) that the indoor and/or outdoor setting provides for learning and play.

Here you must identify the learning and/or play AND the physical environment qualities/characteristics linked to the learning/play.

Sensory stimulation:

Cognitive learning affordances:

Physical learning / play affordances:

Social learning / play affordances:

Emotional learning affordances:

Nature connection affordances:

Describe how the indoor and/or outdoor physical environment restricts and facilitates behavior and activities:

Describe any unintentional learning opportunities and or behaviours that are created by the physical design of the environment. (These can be both positive and negative behaviours of adults and children.)

NB: Consider the theories and perspective you have been learning about and make links to them throughout your notes above.