Synopses & Reviews
Give children wondrous places to learn and grow! Drawing inspiration from a variety of approachesandmdash;from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott, and Oldsandmdash;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 Art of Awareness, The Visionary Director, Training Teachers, Spreading the News, and Reflecting Childrenandrsquo;s Lives.
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Innovative and practical approaches to designing classroom environments that invite young children to live and learn. 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.
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Are your dreams for your classroom greater than rating scales, regulations, and room arrangements? Designs for Living and Learningwill inspire you to create magical environments that nurture children, families, and staff and support learning. You'll find a multitude of simple and practical ideas for creative indoor and outdoor spaces and materials. The book features hundreds of gorgeous full-color photographs of real child care settings for infants through schoolagers. Learn how to shape welcoming spaces where children can learn and grow.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [209]-214).
Synopsis
Innovative and practical approaches to designing classroom environments that invite young children to live and learn.
About the Author
For more than 30 years, Margie Carter has worked in the early childhood field including positions as a preschool teacher, child care director, and college instructor. She and Deb Curtis have coauthored seven books, including Designs for Living and Learning. They speak to and consult with child care organizations across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.