K2D68 – Make environments appropriate to age and stages of children

K2D68 – The way children’s needs change as they develop and how to make the environment appropriate to the ages and stages of development of the children.

How to make the environment appropriate to the ages and stages of children’s development?

Consider the different types of equipment, activities and how the environment needs to be adapted as children grow.

Age and stage of development	Items required in environment
0 – 3 years	Play gym. Home corner. Touch and feel books. Music, musical instruments, rhymes and songs. Soft toys. Treasure basket. Mobiles and lights.
4 – 7 years	Home corner. Messy area. Books. ICT. Outside bikes and climbing equipment. Construction toys. Cars. Dolls.
8 – 12 years	Crafts. Projects and topics. Books. Science equipment. ICT. Sports activities and equipment. After school clubs.
13 – 16 years	Crafts such as Art, wood work, mechanics etc. Books. ICT. Sports activities and equipment. Drama. Projects. Science equipment. After school clubs. Drama. Dancing and musical instruments.

You may find these resources useful when completing the course.

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