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Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Discusses the logic of a learning environment approach for young children, suggests room and equipment arrangements, and provides ideas for effective learning centers. (RJC)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Day Care
Dodge, Diane Trister – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Maintains that the arrangement of a classroom's physical environment is part of the early childhood curriculum. Discusses characteristics of classroom environments that promote children's cooperation, sense of trust, independence, involvement, and acquisition of concepts and skills. (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Day Care Centers
Dodge, Diane Trister – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Discusses strategies for training early childhood educators in effective use of the physical environment. Focuses on the equipment and materials for the classroom, strategies for organizing the environment, and strategies for selecting and displaying materials. (RJC)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Day Care
Shepherd, Wendy; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Workshop articles address the importance of room arrangement in early childhood settings: "Creating Environments that Intrigue and Delight Children and Adults" (Wendy Shepherd and Jennifer Eaton); "3 Keys to Flexible Room Arrangement" (Elizabeth Prescott); "Mood: The Spirit of Place" (Anita Rui Olds); and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Design Requirements
Bunnett, Rochelle; Kroll, Diane – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Discusses design of physical environment for an early childhood program. Provides six starting points and pertinent questions for redesigning: start from the end and work forward; do your research; who's on your design team?; clean out and de-clutter before you start; maximize space; and beautify places. (DLH)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Educational Facilities Design
Greenman, Jim; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Four articles suggest ways to create good child care environments: (1) "What Kind of Place for Child Care in the 21st Century?" (Greenman); (2) "Strategies for Enhancing Children's Use of the Environment" (Curtis); (3) "Designing the Family Child Care Environment" (Osborn); (4) "Imagine! Child Care--A Great Place for Teachers, Too" (Haack,…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Day Care, Day Care Centers
The Role of Culture in Designing Child Care Facilities: Creating Culturally Reflective Environments.
Stoecklin, Vicki L. – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Emphasizes the importance of creating culturally reflective child care environments. Describes the experiences of a design firm in creating a schematic design for the model employer-supported child care facility. Specific areas of focus include: (1) culture and architectural child care design; (2) cultural research for facility design; and (3)…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences
