Spaces specifically designed to encourage children to share experiences together can be added to the environment. Through these ‘sharing spaces’ children can develop in all areas of learning but especially in Communication and Language and Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
Sharing spaces that have seating arranged in a circular shape, or a semi-circle, can encourage children to communicate with each other and look at each other’s facial expressions. It is a good idea to get down to a child’s level when arranging a sharing space and think about what they see and can access in the area. Think about what enhancements could be added to encourage meaningful exchanges between the children in the setting.
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