When creating the Sense of Place furniture collection, there was considerable thought given to the importance of fostering children's social and emotional development. Children must feel they belong and can make important contributions to the classroom. More significantly, research is beginning to tell us that, in order to develop positive relationships with others, the early childhood environment must meet the basic needs of young children such as safety, security, and a sense of comfort and a feeling of love. Sights, sounds, smells, temperatures, over stimulation as well as under stimulation dramatically impact children's behaviors, moods, physical, and cognitive development. It is widely accepted that we all react-whether consciously or unconsciously-to the surrounding environment. We also know that our brains are wired to make connections but, in order for these connections to successfully occur, children need simplicity and organization in their environments. We know, for example, that bright primary colors can have a negative influence on children's behaviors and their ability to focus. Scientific research is now confirming there is a significant link between young children's internal beings and their external environments.
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