![]() ![]() This type of learning can be supported through learning centers with flexible spaces, open-ended materials, and a daily schedule. Emergent inquiry can be described as learning that evolves as the interests of the children change and they make new discoveries about the world around them. Consider how to set up your classroom with emergent inquiry in mind. In your preschool classroom, you will need spaces for group activities, privacy, storage, and display. However, when designing or redesigning your classroom space, it is also important to consider logistics, aesthetics, organization, and the needs of all children in the space. In the first lesson, we introduced general ideas to consider when designing environments for preschoolers, and key classroom interest areas that foster learning. A carefully planned environment can help preschoolers feel calm and secure, while at the same time, engaged, and inquisitive. As discussed in Lesson One, environments send powerful messages. ![]()
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