Drawing inspiration from a variety of approaches, from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott, and Olds, Designs for Living and Learning outlines hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social, and emotional environments for children in child care. You'll find a multitude of simple and practical ideas for creative indoor and outdoor spaces and materials. Hundreds of full-color photographs of real early childhood settings -- infants through schoolagers -- demonstrate that the spaces children learn and grow in can be comfortable for children, teachers, and parents alike. Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Deb Curtis works as a child care teacher at the Burlington Little School in Seattle Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Introduction	1
Chapter 1 Laying a Foundation for Living and Learning	11
Chapter 2 Creating Connections and a Sense of Belonging	21
Chapter 3 Keeping Space Flexible and Materials Open-Ended	55
Chapter 4 Designing Natural Environments That Engage Our Senses	93
Chapter 5 Provoking Wonder, Curiosity, and Intellectual Engagement	121
Chapter 6 Engaging Children in Symbolic Representation, Literacy, and the Visual Arts	149
Chapter 7 Enhancing Children's Use of the Environment	177
Chapter 8 Facing Barriers and Negotiating Change	191
Appendix A Resources	209
Appendix B Tools for Assessing Your Environment	223

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