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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Did you think of any of the following?
• Space to play and run around
• Different play materials
• Things that children can do for themselves, such as dressing up
• Toys, games, puzzles, story books
• Adults who can plan activities for children.
How the features of a positive environment can support the
development of young children
When caring for children, adults need to know:
• How old the children are
• What they are interested in and can do
• How they like to play
• Where they like to play.
This information can be used to create a positive environment that matches children’s
development and interests.
Each of the features of a positive environment can support young children’s
development. Look at the table on the following page for some examples.
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