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Thinking About the Aesthetics of Children's Environments.
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Emphasizes the importance of aesthetic elements such as color, light, texture, plants, art, and music in children's centers and schools. Describes how aesthetic elements may be added to the environment. (NH)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Making Outdoor Learning Possible.
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 2003
Discusses the importance for children of playing outdoors. Describes playground types (traditional, creative, and environmental), a vision of the ideal playground, and specific types of outdoor places that most benefit children, including places for active motor play and places to "be human." (EV)
Descriptors: Child Care, Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Outdoor Activities
Living in the Real World--Places for Childhoods: How Institutional Are YOU?
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Discusses the institutionalization of children in child care centers. Describes characteristics of institutions that tend to dehumanize individuals. Characteristics relate to (1) space allotment; (2) the use of time; (3) privacy; (4) personal property; (5) meaning and responsibility; (6) spontaneity; (7) security and safety; (8) individuals…
Descriptors: Administration, Childhood Needs, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Can't Find It, Can't Get To It, Can't Use It.
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Discusses ideas for using various kinds of storage facilities that can maximize material as well as human resources, thus improving day care programs. Closed and open storage units and facilities are discussed. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Worlds for Infants and Toddlers: New Ideas.
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Discusses various factors which need to be considered when designing physical environments for infants and toddlers in child care settings. Along with the developmental differences and needs of infants and toddlers, these factors include health and safety, variety, flexibility, scale and proportion, softness and responsiveness, and harmony and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Institutionalized Childhoods: Reconsidering Our Part in the Lives of Children.
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Argues that modern society has institutionalized children to such a degree that they have little variety and spontaneity in their lives. Suggests that child care, preschool, and after-school programs need to take better account of the individual needs of the children and families they serve. (MDM)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Childhood Needs, Day Care, Day Care Centers
What Happened to the World? Helping Children Cope in Turbulent Times. Facilitator's Guide [and Student's Guide].
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Greenman, Jim – 2001
In response to the September 11th, 2001 terrorists attacks, "Comfort for Kids" was formed as a collaborative effort to provide support and resources to children and families directly affected. This facilitator's guide and student's guide represent one part of the three-pronged approach of the "Comfort for Kids" program. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Child Relationship, Age Differences, Anger
Best for My Baby: Low-Income Parents and the Struggle To Do the Right Thing. Facilitator's Guide.
Greenman, Jim – 1990
Noting that like all parents, low-income parents need support more than unsolicited "how-to" advice, this guide explores issues of being a good parent under less than ideal circumstances. The guide provides a framework for parenting discussion group leaders to use the "Best for My Baby" video. The guide provides a synopsis of…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Needs