What makes a great learning environment for children? Early childhood educators will tell you that the space they curate is vital to the children’s learning. At Fairy’s House, we use principles and theories from early childhood education to inform the design of our show.
Ample Time and Space: Toddler classroom routines are, ideally, unhurried and unrushed. Fairy’s House models this through its pacing. So many children’s shows are an overwhelming cacophony of scene cuts and movement that can overstimulate young viewers. Fairy’s House offers an antidote to the norm through its gentle, intentional pacing that allows children to fully absorb what they are viewing without overwhelming their senses.
Caring Environment: Toddler classrooms are visually warm, inviting, and nurturing. The set of Fairy’s House replicates this peaceful, calm environment through warm pastel colors and organic materials.
Consistent Rhythms: It is well-established that in high-quality, early education settings, routine and repetition is best for learning, especially for very young children. The familiar structure of Fairy’s House simultaneously comforts children while engaging them in learning.
Real-Life Activities: Real-life skills and activities are a focus of toddler classrooms. Involving children in everyday life instills them with a sense of belonging and purpose. The theme of each Fairy’s House episode focuses on skills that children will begin to develop or master in toddlerhood.
Relationships Built on Love: At the center of all toddler classrooms is the loving relationship between child and educator. Love and nurturance is the foundation for everything in a toddler’s life–a toddler cannot learn if they do not feel safe. This is why love is at the heart of the interactions between Fairy and her friends.
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