Designs for living and learning : transforming early childhood environments
by
Curtis, Deb.
Title
:
Designs for living and learning : transforming early childhood environments
Author
:
Curtis, Deb.
ISBN
:
9781929610297
Personal Author
:
Curtis, Deb.
Publication Information
:
St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, c2003.
Physical Description
:
ix, 227 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Contents
:
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.
Abstract
:
This book outlines hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social and emotional environments for children in child care. You'll find a multitude of simple and practical ideas for creative indoor and outdoor spaces and materials. Hundreds of full-color photographs of real early childhood settings - infants through schoolagers - demonstrate that the spaces children learn and grow in can be comfortable for children, teachers and parents alike." - back cover.
Subject Term
:
Education, Preschool -- United States -- Planning.
Child care -- United States -- Planning.
Classroom environment -- United States.
Added Author
:
Carter, Margaret.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025479342 | 372.21 C978D 2003 | 1 |