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Environment Best Practices Checklist

³Ô¹ÏÍø Management Learning Environments Lesson 1 Apply Environment Best Practices Checklist
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Complete a walkthrough of your program. Note whether these best practices are being utilized and write down any important information about what you see.

Learning Environment:
  1. The environment is clean and safe.
    Yes
    No
    N/A
  2. All spaces are accessible to everyone, including children and adults with disabilities.
    Yes
    No
    N/A
  3. All materials, furniture, and equipment are in good condition and being used for their intended purpose.
    Yes
    No
    N/A
  4. The environment communicates important messages to children and families by including artwork, pictures and other ways to engage with program happenings.
    Yes
    No
    N/A
  5. Staff members work toward program goals related to creating and maintaining the environment.
    Yes
    No
    N/A
  6. Staff members communicate regularly about the environment, and changes are made when needed to reflect children’s interests or needs.
    Yes
    No
    N/A
  7. Materials are stored in a way that promotes independence and easy use (low, open shelves; labels).
    Yes
    No
    N/A
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