Early Childhood

Decisions About Practice:
Environment, Scheduling,
Materials And Climate 3
“We value space because of its power to organize, promote pleasant relationships
among people of different ages, create a handsome environment, provide changes,
promote choices and activity, and its potential for sparking all kinds of social,
affective, and cognitive learning. All of this contributes to a sense of well
being and security in children. We also think as it has been said that
the space has to be a sort of aquarium that mirrors the ideas, values, attitudes,
and cultures of the people who live within it.”(In the words of Loris Malaguzzi)
(Edwards, Grandini and Forman, 1998)
MAKING DECISIONS
PLANNING QUESTIONS
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Children’s Interests And Cultures
Climate And Comfort
Curriculum Focus And Content
Safety and Accessibility
Independence And Movement
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT
LIST OF SUGGESTED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
TIME: SCHEDULING THE DAY
BEST PRACTICES: SCHEDULING
ESTABLISHING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
MAKING THE MOST OF CIRCLE TIME
Suggested Circle Time Procedure
Tips For Successful Circle Time
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