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Area of Science:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Community Development
  • Developmental Psychology

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  • Learning Landscapes (LLs) are innovative community structures designed to create engaging, family-friendly activities in public spaces.
  • These structures aim to foster developmentally supportive interactions (DSI) between caregivers and children, including those with disabilities.
  • Playful learning within LLs may offer developmental benefits, particularly for children from lower-income backgrounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine caregiver perceptions of outdoor Learning Landscapes (LLs).
  • To analyze caregiver-child play interactions within an outdoor LL setting.
  • To assess the impact of LLs on caregiver knowledge of child development and strategy use.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple methods study was conducted in the US.
  • Included 10 caregivers and their children interacting at an outdoor LL.
  • Data collection involved observations and interviews.

Main Results:

  • Observational data indicated high levels of caregiver-child engagement.
  • Interview data revealed caregivers perceived improved positive interactions during LL activities.
  • LLs enhanced caregiver knowledge of child development and influenced perceptions of strategy use.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental prompts, like LLs, can promote DSI in everyday settings.
  • LLs provide valuable opportunities to support children's early development.
  • These community-based interventions show promise for fostering child development.