The reasons why equity and flexibility are essential components of inclusion is that the combination of the two make an environment rich in learning for those who are needing to use it and it allows for the expansion of utilizing what is that for multiple purposes, not just one. One example of a strategy a preschool teacher can use to ensure that their environments support these key practices is to first look at the physical and mental age of all the children in the classroom, then look around the classroom and see that every item is accessible to ALL the children. Using developmentally appropriate practices when it comes to “ages and stages for effective designing” (Darragh, 2010, p.320) will help a preschool teacher to see what is desirable
