Principle 2.1: The indoor and outdoor areas of carers' homes and play session venues are welcoming, comfortable and child-friendly Principle 2.2: All children have access to a variety of interesting materials and equipment that encourage them to make choices, consolidate learning, be creative and take on new challenges Principle 2.3: Facilities used by the coordination unit are welcoming and accessible

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Designs for living and learning: Transforming early childhood environments
Early learning environments that work
Everyday learning in the backyard
Everyday learning in the kitchen
Hollyhocks and honeybees: Gardening projects for young children
Inviting play: Photographs
Just discover! Connecting young children with the natural world
Just improvise! Innovative play experiences for children under eight Outdoor play: Teaching strategies with young children
Playgrounds that work: Creating outdoor play environments for children birth to eight years