Influence of the Physical Environment on Development

Discuss the overall importance of a well designed physical environment for an infants’ and toddlers’ motor, language and cognitive environment. Specifically include discussion of at least one positive influence of the physical environment and one negative influence of the physical environment. 

Refer to the readings from the text, the What works? Assessing infant and toddler play environments article and your own insights.

Required Text

Wittmer, D.S. & Petersen, S.H (2014). Infant and toddler development and responsive program planning: A relationship-based approach (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.