Learning Spaces

Most circle-time rugs ask children to find a dot and sit on it. A few rugs, almost by accident, teach something while they do it. The difference is rarely the picture on the floor. It is the structure underneath the picture, and whether a teacher can put that structure to work without printing a single label.

Early development in childhood starts before many adults even realize. The world is brand new. Everything is an opportunity for learning. Every surface is new, every scent is fresh. As children develop motor skills, they explore the world innocently through all five senses. Parents and professionals in children’s health and education can leverage that curiosity to support early development by supporting sensory-rich play.