Early Learning: Environments That Work - Softcover

"This welcome book summarizes everything we have known about designing environments for young children and adds newer inspiration from Reggio Emilia classrooms. Everything we are learning from brain research and child development study underscores the importance of an environment with which children can interact, and the importance of teachers in designing that environment. This will be one of the essential books on the early educator's bookshelf." - Gwen Morgan, Center for Career Development, Wheelock College

"Early Learning Environments that Work is a great addition to the resources currently available to teachers and directors trying to put together quality environments that support children' s development. Filled with practical ideas and pictures and grounded in an understanding of emergent curriculum, this is book that will be put to use right away." - Jim Greenman, author

"Wonderful ideas & images that encourage children and teachers to watch, wait & wonder! Early Learning Environments that Work!incorporates the best of all the environmental adaptations available in our field." - Diane Umstead, Program Manager, Child Care Aware

The classroom environment is vital for children to get the most out of learning experiences. Early Learning Environments that Work explores how you can use furniture arrangement, color, materials, storage, lighting, and more to encourage learning. Classroom spaces and activity centers that support children's independence and decision-making allow them to make the environment their own. Each chapter gives you detailed illustrations and photographs to help you set up or arrange your learning environment.