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Nilsen, Alleen Pace – Young Children, 1977
Suggests some options which can be provided for young children so that both boys and girls can experience many opportunities for complete development of their potential. (MS)
Descriptors: Aggression, Classroom Design, Early Childhood Education, Parent Participation

Phillips, Carol Brunson – Young Children, 1993
Reviews a volume edited by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman, that presents a thorough overview of the educational philosophy and practices of the city-run early childhood program of Reggio Emilia, Italy. (ME)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Educational Philosophy, Parent Participation, Preschool Education

Kostelnik, Marjorie J. – Young Children, 1992
Discusses nine common myths, which represent collective opinions based on false assumptions or are the product of fallacious reasoning, associated with developmentally appropriate programs for young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education

Nachbar, Randa Roen – Young Children, 1989
Describes the "workability" of a K/1--kindergarten/first grade--multi-age classroom. (BB)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Beginning Reading, Class Activities, Classroom Design

Gandini, Lella – Young Children, 1993
Describes the experimental preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, providing a brief history and an overview of their guiding educational philosophy. Notes their distinguishing features, including an image of the child's social construction of learning, cognizance of children's sense of time, involvement of parents and the community, collaboration…
Descriptors: Art Education, Classroom Design, Cooperative Learning, Experimental Schools