Organising the Learning Environment

To promote health, safety and motor skills development, you can create a stimulating environment with relevant visuals, adequate space and appropriate equipment and resources

• Indoor spaces can be set up for children to learn and practise their fine and gross motor skills. It can also be optimised for children to move around freely and safely. 

• Outdoor open spaces provide opportunities for children to engage in gross motor skill activities and movement games. A playground, in particular, supports sensory and motor development as children explore the different equipment. 

Here are some ways in which indoors and outdoor spaces can support children’s development of fine and gross motor skills, a list of useful resources and equipment and some tips for you in organising the learning environment. 

How do you optimise the learning environment to promote health, safety and motor skills development?

Read on!