#184: Designing YES Spaces​

In the final episode of her classroom environment series, Carla Ward dives into the concept of YES Spaces—learning environments intentionally designed to say yes to children’s curiosity, autonomy, and play. Drawing from experience and research, Carla explores how YES Spaces support independence, reduce behavioral challenges, and foster deeper engagement. This episode offers a mindset shift and practical steps for educators looking to create meaningful, child-centered environments in any program setting.Sign up for The Everything ECE Summit at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elfoundations.com/ecesummit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign Up for our Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes: https://www.elfoundations.com/184