Designs for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments

by Curtis, Debbie; Carter, Margie

• ISBN13: 9781929610297
• ISBN10: 1929610297
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist

Summary

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

Author Biography

Deb Curtis works as a child care teacher at the Burlington Little School in Seattle Margie Carter serves on the adjunct faculty at Pacific Oaks College Northwest in Seattle

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Laying a Foundation for Living and Learning	p. 11
Creating Connections and a Sense of Belonging	p. 21
Keeping Space Flexible and Materials Open-Ended	p. 55
Designing Natural Environments That Engage Our Senses	p. 93
Provoking Wonder, Curiosity, and Intellectual Engagement	p. 121
Engaging Children in Symbolic Representation, Literacy, and the Visual Arts	p. 149
Enhancing Children's Use of the Environment	p. 177
Facing Barriers and Negotiating Change	p. 191
Resources	p. 209
Tools for Assessing Your Environment	p. 223
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