Learning Environments for Young Children--Schools to Scale.

Gisolfi, Peter A.

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ERIC Number: EJ616245

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Publication Date: 2000

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Learning Environments for Young Children--Schools to Scale.

Gisolfi, Peter A.

School Business Affairs, v66 n9 p38-41 Sep 2000

There are three building-design factors vital to young children: protection, interaction, and scale. School and classroom scale (fixtures, cabinets, doorknobs, furniture) should be suited to young children. Sample designs from Scarsdale, New York, and Kansas City, Missouri, are presented. (MLH)

Descriptors: Building Design, Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment, Primary Education, School Buildings, Space Utilization, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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