Designs for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments
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Innovative and practical approaches to designing classroom environments that invite young children to live and learn.
Introduction1Chapter 1Laying a Foundation for Living and Learning11Chapter 2Creating Connections and a Sense of Belonging21Chapter 3Keeping Space Flexible and Materials Open-Ended55Chapter 4Designing Natural Environments That Engage Our Senses93Chapter 5Provoking Wonder, Curiosity, and Intellectual Engagement121Chapter 6Engaging Children in Symbolic Representation, Literacy, and the Visual Arts149Chapter 7Enhancing Children's Use of the Environment177Chapter 8Facing Barriers and Negotiating Change191Appendix AResources209Appendix BTools for Assessing Your Environment223
