Designs For Living and Learning

Drawing inspiration from a variety of approaches "from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott and Olds", the authors outline hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social and emotional environments for children in child care. Full-colour photographs of actual early childhood programs demonstrate that the spaces where children learn and grow can be comfortable for children, teachers and parents alike.

You'll find a multitude of simple and practical ideas for creative indoor and outdoor spaces and materials. The book features hundreds of gorgeous full-colour photographs of real child care settings for infants through schoolagers. Learn how to shape welcoming spaces where children can learn and grow

"This book goes beyond rearranging furniture or adding new materials to the classroom. The authors urge early childhood educators to rethink what their program stands for and transform their environments in innovative ways that represent those values."
—Young Children