Children should be providedbalance, a variety of activities, and types of involvement that takes intoconsideration all the different learning styles. There must be enough flexibility within these planned offerings to spontaneously accommodate group or individual needs, unexpected circumstances, or personal visits.Opportunities to learn how to function effectively within a group settingand become aware of the needs of others, while at the same time beingaccepted as an individual, are also important to a young childsdevelopment and should be considered in any program.