Designs for Living and Learning Transforming Early Childhood Environments

Name: Designs for Living and Learning Transforming Early Childhood Environments
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ISBN: 9781929610297

ISBN-10: 1929610297

ISBN-13: 9781929610297

Edition: 2003

Authors: Debbie Curtis, Margie Carter

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Give children wondrous places to learn and grow! Drawing inspiration from a variety of approaches-from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott, and Olds-the authors outline hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social, and emotional environments for children in child care. Full-color photographs of actual early childhood programs demonstrate that the spaces children learn and grow in can be comfortable for children, teachers, and parents alike. Margie Carter serves on the adjunct faculty at Pacific Oaks College Northwest, Seattle, Washington. Deb Curtis works as a child care teacher at the Burlington Little School in Seattle. Their other books include The…

Book details

List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Publication date: 5/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.936



Introduction



Laying a Foundation for Living and Learning



Creating Connections and a Sense of Belonging



Keeping Space Flexible and Materials Open-Ended



Designing Natural Environments That Engage Our Senses



Provoking Wonder, Curiosity, and Intellectual Engagement



Engaging Children in Symbolic Representation, Literacy, and the Visual Arts



Enhancing Children's Use of the Environment



Facing Barriers and Negotiating Change



Resources



Tools for Assessing Your Environment