In our learning environment, children are provided with choices to support them as they problem solve in situations where they experience challenges. Teacher’s plan for all areas of a child’s development and education (cognitive, emotional, social, creative, and physical development) while implementing developmentally appropriate practices, achieving curriculum goals, and providing students with hands-on-experiences. Our researched based curriculum implements developmentally appropriate practices to balance both structure and child-initiated opportunities for children to learn in a hands-on environment that is filled with age-appropriate equipment, and learning materials.