ABSTRACT
A Froebelian environment reflects a view of children as active, creative, social learners. Froebelian environments may look very different, but they will be underpinned by the same guiding principles. A Froebelian environment is not excessively neat, ordered and quiet. Nor is it excessively messy, chaotic or noisy. Instead, it unites elements of order and chaos, calmness and exuberance, predictability and surprise, flexibility and routine, planning and spontaneity. All, in their different ways, contribute to a dynamic learning environment which can be shaped by children and adults.
