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Early childhood is a crucial period for physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. It marks the acquisition of cognitive and language skills, the consolidation of attachment relationships, and the development of a sense of self.

The three discrete components of a well-designed early childhood environment?the temporal, social, and physical environments?really do not stand alone. They're like ingredients in a well-designed recipe. You don't want too much of one, but the absence of another could potentially ruin the whole recipe.

This document identifies and articulates the characteristics of five Key Elements that are fundamental to achieving high-quality experiences and strong outcomes for preschool children: the learning environment, daily routine, adult-child relationships, teaching practices, and family engagement.

They include classrooms, play spaces, areas for caregiving routines, and outdoor areas. Learning environments are well-organized and managed settings. They offer developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation.

Principle 1: Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships. Principle 2: Partnerships. Principle 3: High expectations and equity. Principle 4: Respect for diversity. Principle 5: Ongoing learning and reflective practice.

ELECT helps clarify these developmental markers for each age group and shows the approximate skills they should be learning at each age group. The domains are Social, Emotional, Communication, language, and literacy, Cognitive, and Physical.

The three discrete components of a well-designed early childhood environment?the temporal, social, and physical environments?really do not stand alone. They're like ingredients in a well-designed recipe. You don't want too much of one, but the absence of another could potentially ruin the whole recipe.