Explain how and why infant/toddler environments differ from environments for older children
What will be an ideal response?
Infant/toddler environments differ from those for older children:
a. in the increased amount of square feet per child required (50 square ft.)
b. separation between space devoted to routines (e.g., sleeping) and space for activities,
c. distinctly homelike atmosphere and furnishings
d. flexible use of space that invites the exploration of various levels and forms of movement
e. a simplified floor plan for use zones (several functional areas combined into a few large-use zones)
f. low, stable shelves
g. protection for immobile infants from mobile infants and toddlers
h. low, portable, stable outdoor climbers and sensorial rich outdoor environments, push and pull toys, and belted swings
i. toys that do not present choke hazards and are within an infant's or toddler's abilities to lift and manipulate
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