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Christy Isbell, Ph.D., is the Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. Additionally, Dr. Isbell is Board Certified in Pediatrics and maintains specialty training in sensory integration and neuro-developmental treatment techniques.

Children get the most out of a learning experience by the environment that is created in the classroom

Children's Literature

Two of the most important elements in early childhood learning are a loving, caring teacher and an environment that matches the curiosity and development of the child. Gone are the days when young children spent the first four years of their life in a 48-inch square portable playpen. An effective early childhood program must incorporate learning centers, projects and thematic approaches in order to stimulate the brain of the young child. The authors have presented the reader with their findings concerning early childhood learning as a result of extensive travel abroad, particularly in Italy. The book addresses the four Ws of journalism by giving us the who, why, when, where and how of early learning environments in an-easy-to follow guidebook. Supply lists, diagrams and explanations of unfamiliar terms help the teacher to make these environment changes at a nominal cost. An index is included. However, the reader will notice the absence of any color pictures in this guidebook. 2001, Gryphon House, $24.95. Ages Adult. Reviewer: Joyce Rice