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The home learning environment is one of the most essential aspect of a child’s early experiences. By the home environment I mean two things, first, the physical space (indoor and outdoor), and second the adults in these spaces. Home is where they feel safe, loved, and challenged in the right manner. In the “Home Learning Garden Program” I work closely with the caregiver to enhance this very aspect.
Transforming the home into an enriching learning environment is a vital part of nurturing “The Whole Child” – physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. In an environment where the child feels respected, they learn better. They in turn respect their environment and view themselves as capable, competent, and full of potential.
If I have to state it simply, parents and other caregivers contribute to the home learning environment through their personal attitudes (compassion and empathy) and their affective responses (guidance and time). Further with activity choices, and resources available to support the child’s learning.
Thus, seeing the space through the child’s eyes can help us prepare the environment effectively.
According to me the following are some pointers to reflect upon while preparing an environment that enables a child to be curious, explore, and discover.
A child benefits from an organized environment that is being updated in response to the child’s needs. It is also invigorating for the adult to be interactive in this way.
This is where I step in.
