ABSTRACT

The reason for developing a Philosophy of Education is to articulate an approach to teaching in a clear way and give a framework for deciding how educators want to teach. This educator has determined through research and early childhood classroom experiences that providing a positive learning environment plays a significant role in the success of early childhood education. Building caring and responsive relationships and adapting the learning environment to meet all students' needs will create a positive learning environment that fosters learning across developmental domains (Schwartz, 2022). A study performed by the Journal of Educational Research and Practice revealed that "the classroom environment is one in which students spend a great deal of time interacting with others, and if the environment is socially positive for learners, then it becomes a positive learning environment” (Frenzel et al., 2007 as cited in Johnston et al., 2019. P. 140). Creating a positive learning environment with meaningful experiences is critical in supporting all children.