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From http://blog.tesol.org

Karen Nemeth writes, “We often say that the environment can be like an additional teacher in the classroom. Displays and visible materials can contribute to learning for English Learners (ELs), or they can detract from learning in unintended ways. Some research has shown that young learners are particularly vulnerable to an overly cluttered classroom environment. Lots of words and images could be even more confusing to English learners. The best approach is a balanced visual environment where the things children see are relevant and meaningful to their learning.”

Read her full blog post at http://blog.tesol.org/early-childhood-classroom-environments-with-big-impact-for-els/