Through a Childs Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning and Wonder - Softcover

Sandra Duncan; Jody Martin; Sally Haughey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876597967 ISBN 13: 9780876597965

Publisher: Gryphon House, 2018

Synopsis

Classroom design is a crucial component of an effective learning environment. Through a Childs Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning, Behavior, and Wonder brings a new approach that begins and ends with the child's viewpoint. Each chapter details how the classroom environment influences children's learning, and the authors provide specific examples of how educators can use the children's perspective to make their classrooms a place of joy and possibility.

About this title

About the Author

With over 45 years of experience in the early care and education field and a doctorate in education, Dr. Duncan has extensive experience in working with young children and parents, teaching at the university level (doctorate students and early childhood students), PDA specialist for CDA candidates, designing and writing professional development programs for practitioners, and authoring several teacher resource books including Inspiring Spaces for Young Children and Rating Observation Scale for Inspiring Environments (ROSIE).

Jody Martin has a B.A. in Psychology, minor in Child Development, and 30 years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. She taught preschool, directed a childcare center, and worked at the corporate offices of two national childcare companies. Currently, she is the Vice President of Education and Training for Crème de la Crème. Jody has authored a book on health and safety as well as several courses for an online training company. She has also authored several articles for early childhood publications and was interviewed for a Turn Key Training Program developed by Exchange on preventing obesity and promoting wellness in early childhood settings. She is a dynamic presenter and recognized leader in the field of early childhood education with a commitment to providing quality programs for children.

Sally Haughey is the founder and owner of Fairy Dust Teaching, a company committed to the growth and empowerment of teachers. After 20 years of successfully teaching in various school settings, she has committed herself to what she loves most: inspiring teachers.

From the Back Cover

Invite the wonder of childhood into your classroom!

When was the last time you got down on your hands and knees to see your classroom from a child’s height? Effective early childhood classroom design begins from the ground up.

Classroom design is a crucial component of an effective learning environment. Through a Child’s Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning and Wonder will help you develop learning areas that leverage the magic and wonder of childhood. Learn how you can use the children’s perspective to make your classroom a place of joy and possibility with the use of inviting materials, natural colors, intriguing loose parts and unique sensory explorations.

On a tight budget? Inexpensive DIY projects--for everyone from beginners to those with more advanced skills--will help you transform your learning spaces. How-to diagrams, before and after photos, and many more details will assist you as you develop the classroom of the children’s dreams.

Let the authors’ expertise transform your classroom into a space that invites exploration, redirects challenging behaviors, and soothes stress or sensory-processing issues.

From the Inside Flap

Invite the wonder of childhood into your classroom!

When was the last time you got down on your hands and knees to see your classroom from a child's height? Effective early childhood classroom design begins from the ground up.

Classroom design is a crucial component of an effective learning environment. Through a Child's Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning and Wonder will help you develop learning areas that leverage the magic and wonder of childhood. Learn how you can use the children's perspective to make your classroom a place of joy and possibility with the use of inviting materials, natural colors, intriguing loose parts and unique sensory explorations.

On a tight budget? Inexpensive DIY projects--for everyone from beginners to those with more advanced skills--will help you transform your learning spaces. How-to diagrams, before and after photos, and many more details will assist you as you develop the classroom of the children's dreams.

Let the authors' expertise transform your classroom into a space that invites exploration, redirects challenging behaviors, and soothes stress or sensory-processing issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gryphon House
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876597967
• ISBN 13: 9780876597965
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160