When planning an environment, it is important to have in mind the idea of setting it up with items and materials that will help the child to develop a sense of healthy self-esteem, by offering them opportunities to experience success and many ways to master their new abilities.

Infants and toddlers need an environment that sends the message that they have a powerful effect on things and people. They learn about the world around them by experiencing with their senses and motor exploration. Taste, touch, smell, and observation are their most important tools to get information about the world.

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