Authors: Deb Curtis, Margie Carter, Margie Carter
ISBN-13: 9781929610297, ISBN-10: 1929610297
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Date Published: June 2003
Edition: 1st Edition
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.
Innovative and practical approaches to designing classroom environments that invite young children to live and learn.
Introduction | 1 | |
Chapter 1 | Laying a Foundation for Living and Learning | 11 |
Chapter 2 | Creating Connections and a Sense of Belonging | 21 |
Chapter 3 | Keeping Space Flexible and Materials Open-Ended | 55 |
Chapter 4 | Designing Natural Environments That Engage Our Senses | 93 |
Chapter 5 | Provoking Wonder, Curiosity, and Intellectual Engagement | 121 |
Chapter 6 | Engaging Children in Symbolic Representation, Literacy, and the Visual Arts | 149 |
Chapter 7 | Enhancing Children's Use of the Environment | 177 |
Chapter 8 | Facing Barriers and Negotiating Change | 191 |
Appendix A | Resources | 209 |
Appendix B | Tools for Assessing Your Environment | 223 |