DECAL-approved training
Rethinking Infant Spaces: Going Beyond Swings and Rockers
Design a child-led infant room that supports real development, not just swings and rockers.
- In person
- 1.5 hrs
- 1.5 DECAL hrs
- TG-BFTS-101402
About this training
This session explores the thoughtful design and daily life of a child-led infant classroom. Participants will be introduced to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage to guide understanding of infant development. Educators will connect developmental needs to intentional environment design and plan materials, experiences, and provocations that support infant learning and independence.
Methods & key elements
What your team practises and walks away able to do:
- Auditing an existing infant room
- Low-cost, high-impact redesign moves
- Designing for primary caregiving and secure attachment
- Safety, GELDS, and Quality Rated alignment
