Across
- 1. The required state of materials in active use, displayed on accessible, labelled storage units to promote independence. (4 letters)
- 5. An area designed to showcase children's work, photographs, or documentation of experiences, encouraging them to build on their knowledge and fostering a sense of control. (12 letters)
- 7. The ease and efficiency of movement between learning areas, which ensures physically and emotionally smooth transitions. (4 letters)
- 10. The strategic arrangement principle that places activities like blocks and music far from reading and puzzles. (5 letters)
- 11. Low, sturdy furniture often used as a physical barrier to partition off distinct areas or to create clear paths and visual separation. (7 letters)
- 12. Secure type of storage designated for potentially unsafe items, tools, or cleaning fluids when they are not in active use. (6 letters)
Down
- 2. The practice of allowing materials and projects, such as block constructions, to remain in place for extended periods, facilitating sustained learning and teamwork. (9 letters)
- 3. Principle referring to the ease with which adults can supervise children and children can see and access various materials and areas. (10 letters)
- 4. The clear, unobstructed empty spaces on the floor that guide movement between activity areas and help regulate traffic flow. (9 letters)
- 6. The principle describing the system for where and how materials are kept and displayed to maximise independent use by children. (7 letters)
- 8. A potential negative consequence of having a large, open floor area in the centre of a room that lacks clearly defined pathways. (9 letters)
- 9. Type of floor surface where designated zones for sand, water, or creative arts are ideally located for easy clean-up. (5 letters)