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Colbert, Judith – Early Childhood News, 1997
Presents suggestions for organizing the early childhood classroom, focusing on play unit assessment and creating accessible areas that hold children's interest. Discusses how classroom design influences teacher behavior, children's independence, and social interaction. Examines the connection between classroom design and developmental and program…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Shields, Sue, Ed.; Williams, Linda, Ed. – 1981
Intended for teachers and administrators of early childhood programs, this publication is designed as a guide for developing learning environments for children in prekindergarten through the second grade. The approach advocated is based on research and on teacher experience with the way the young child learns. Contents of the guide include…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Child Development, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Grotberg, Edith H.; Choper, Willa – 1977
The intent of this booklet is to provide practitioners and parents with (1) research findings related to three aspects of development important to all children--problem solving abilities, language development, and self-concept; (2) interpretations of these findings; and (3) activities for children appropriate to these findings. Bibliographies of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Design, Guidelines, Instructional Improvement
Clayton, Marlynn K. – 2001
Creating a physical environment that is organized, welcoming, and well-suited to the needs of students and teachers can present a challenge to both beginning and experienced teachers. Based on the responsive classroom approach, this guide for educators of kindergarten through grade 6 is designed to help teachers set up physical spaces that are…
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Loveless, Susan Catlett; And Others – 1981
One of a series of curriculum materials developed for training Child Development Associates, this set of training materials focuses upon program planning skills. After successfully completing this area of the curriculum, trainees should be able to perform in several ways, including the following: (1) develop awareness of the scope of the 13…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques
Download full textKentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1991
This technical assistance paper examines the importance of planning the physical preschool environment and its impact on the child's total development. The two main aspects of the physical environment which are discussed in detail are creating areas of interest in the classroom, and planning the outdoor environment. Issues explored in creating…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Squibb, Betsy; Deitz, Sally J. – 2000
The Step by Step program was begun in 1994 as an experiment linking sound early childhood educational practice with concepts of democracy to create learning environments in which children practice choice and learn critical thinking skills, and in which parents actively participate in their child's education. This manual expands the program to…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Childhood Needs, Class Activities
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. Div. of Compensatory, Urban, and Supplementary Programs. – 1983
Designed for teachers and others involved in the development of early childhood education programs, the resource guide presents a model for teaching children, ages four through seven. Part 1 presents a brief overview of the growth and background of early childhood education in Maryland. Part 2 traces the origins and development of kindergarten…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Class Organization, Classroom Design
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Instructional Services. – 1997
Preschool and kindergarten teachers have the responsibility of supporting children as they learn and develop. This guide is designed to help North Carolina preschool and kindergarten teachers and administrators establish and maintain high quality programs, frame the broad issues regarding early childhood curriculum and instruction, describe major…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Design, Developmental Stages, Inclusive Schools
