A play-based environment is language rich.
Young children's need for engaging in creative, spontaneous play; having warm, caring interactions with interested and committed adults; and engaging in authentic activities, rich with experiences that pique intellectual curiosity, remains universal and unchanged. What has changed for a significant number of children, however, not only in the United States but across the globe, is the world in which children are growing up.
Incorporate natural elements for investigations, sorting, and water play.