Environmental Supports set the stage for active and engaged learning for children. Learning environments are welcoming, inclusive, and thoughtfully organized and designed to promote learning in ALL languages. For dual and multilingual learners, it is especially important to display environmental print, materials, and resources in their home languages and reflect the environments they recognize. Whether you serve children in a home, community, or center-based setting, the following POLL Environmental Supports can be helpful when creating a learning environment that is culturally sensitive and responsive, honors children and family’s languages, and facilitates children’s language learning experiences.

The Environmental Supports Strategy honors and reflects children and family cultures, languages, and preferences.