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Living in the Real World: "Learning Environments for the 1990's--Part One."
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
Living in the Real World: "Learning Environments for the 1990's--Part Two."
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Describes characteristics of a good learning environment. Discusses the role of teachers, planning, building activities, learning centers and stations, and resources. (RJC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education
Rotating Classrooms in Child Care.
Reddy, Nancy; Lankford, Theresa – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Describes an early childhood classroom rotation system which maximizes use of space and equipment and encourages teachers to further develop specific areas of teaching expertise. (NH)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Learning Centers (Classroom), Rotation Plans
Never Enough: Time, Space, or Money. Using Space and Materials Creatively.
Buffin, Lilli-ann – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Discusses the thoughtful selection and organization of multi-use, multi-sensory items that hold their appeal as children grow, or that satisfy the interests of mixed-age groups. Suggestions include using real tools, pots and pans, and recycled food containers, as well as "wild" outdoor areas and learning or activity centers. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment
Achieving Quality: Helping Teachers to Use Interest Areas Effectively.
Dodge, Diane Trister – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Presents a step-by-step approach designed to help early childhood teachers learn to use materials in interest areas to facilitate children's development. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Observation Techniques, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
"Environments for Special Needs." Beginning Workshop.
Bunnett, Rochelle; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Presents five articles examining creation of environments that address children's special needs: (1) "Getting to the Heart of the Matter" (on changing from a deficit model to a competence model); (2) "Enhancing the Environment for All Children"; (3) "Using Your Senses to Adapt Environments"; (4) "More Than a…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Day Care Centers