Print and Online Resources on Environments That Support ...

<strong>Print</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Online</strong>
<strong>Resources</strong> on
Environments
That Support
Exploring, Learning,
<strong>and</strong> Living
compiled with the assistance of Jim Greenman
NAEYC books <strong>and</strong> articles
Achilles, E. 1999. Creating music environments in early childhood
programs. Young Children 54 (1): 21–29.
American Public Health Association, American Academy of Pediatrics,
& National Resource Center for Health <strong>and</strong> Safety in Child
Care. 2002. Caring for our children—National Health <strong>and</strong> Safety
Performance St<strong>and</strong>ards: Guidelines for out-of-home child care programs.
2nd ed. Elk Grove Village: AAP. Available from NAEYC.
Caples, S. 1996. Some guidelines for preschool design. Young Children
51 (4): 14–21.
Jim Greenman is senior vice president for education <strong>and</strong>
program development at Bright Horizons Family Solutions. He
has more than 30 years’ experience as an early childhood
teacher, administrator, researcher, program <strong>and</strong> facility designer,
college professor, <strong>and</strong> consultant.
ENVIRONMENTS
Curtis, D., & M. Carter. 2003. Designs for living <strong>and</strong> learning: Transforming
early childhood environments. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf.
Available from NAEYC.
Cutler, K. 2000. Organizing the curriculum storage in preschool/
child care environment. Young Children 55 (3): 88–92.
DeBord, K., L.L. Hestenes, R.C. Moore, N. Cosco, & R. McGinnis. 2002.
Paying attention to the outdoor environment is as important as
preparing the indoor environment. Young Children 57 (3): 32–35.
Hirsch, E. 1996. The block book. Washington DC: NAEYC.
Isbell, R., & B. Exelby. 2001. Early learning environments that work.
Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House. Available from NAEYC.
Jensen, B.J., & J. Bullard. 2002. The mud center—Recapturing
childhood. Young Children 57 (3): 16–19.
Joyce, D. 2001. Exploring our world: Outdoor classes for parents
<strong>and</strong> children. Young Children 56 (5): 9–11.
King, M., & D. Gartrell. 2003. Building an encouraging classroom
with boys in mind. Young Children 58 (4): 33–36.
Lowman, L., & L. Ruhmann. 1998. Simply sensational spaces: A
multi-“S” approach to toddler environments. Young Children 53
(3): 11–17.
McCracken, J.B. 1999. Playgrounds: Safe <strong>and</strong> sound. Brochure. Washington,
DC: NAEYC.
Ratcliff, N. 2001. Use the environment to prevent problems <strong>and</strong>
support learning. Young Children 56 (5): 84–88.
Readdick, C. 1993. Solitary pursuits: Supporting children’s privacy
needs in early childhood settings. Young Children 49 (1): 60–64.
Reinsberg, J. 1995. Reflections on quality infant care. Young Children
50 (6): 23–25.
Rivkin, M.S. 1995. The great outdoors: Restoring children’s right to
play outside. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Rushton, S. 2001. Applying brain research to create developmentally
appropriate learning environments. Young Children 56 (5): 76–82.
S<strong>and</strong>all, S., & M. Ostrosky, eds. 2000. Natural environments <strong>and</strong>
inclusion. Longmont, CO: Sopris West; Denver, CO: Division for
Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Available
from NAEYC.
S<strong>and</strong>ers, S.W. 2002. Child-focused environments. In Active for life:
Developmentally appropriate movement programs for young children,
17–29. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Sutterby, J., & J. Frost. 2002. Making playgrounds fit for children <strong>and</strong>
children fit on playgrounds. Young Children 57 (3): 33–41.
Tarr, P. 2004. Consider the walls. Young Children 59 (3): 88–92.
Thompson, D., & S. Hudson. 2003. The inside information about
safety surfacing. Young Children 58 (2): 108–11.
Weinberger, N. 2000. Overcoming obstacles to create retreats in
family child care. Young Children 55 (5): 78–81.
Whitehead, L., & S. Ginsberg. 1999. Creating a family-like atmosphere
in child care settings: All the more difficult in large child
care centers. Young Children 54 (2): 4–10.
Wilson, R., S. Kilmer, & V. Knauerhase. 1996. Developing an environmental
outdoor play space. Young Children 51 (6): 56–61.
Woyke, P. 2004. Hopping frogs <strong>and</strong> trail walks. Young Children 59
(1): 82–85.
Zeavin, C. 1997. Toddlers at play: Environments at work. Young Children
52 (3): 72–77.
Other books <strong>and</strong> articles
Bartlett, S. 1993. Amiable space in the schools of Reggio Emilia:
An interview with Leila G<strong>and</strong>ini. Children’s Environments 10 (2):
113–25.
Caldwell, L.B. 2003. Bringing learning to life: The Reggio approach
to early childhood education. New York: Teachers College Press.
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Ceppi, G., & M. Zini. 1998. Children, spaces, relations: Metaproject
for an environment for young children. Reggio Emilia, Italy:
Reggio Children.
Dannenmaier, M. 1998. A child’s garden: Enchanting outdoor spaces
for children <strong>and</strong> parents. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Dudek, M. 2001. Kindergarten architecture: Spaces for the imagination.
2nd ed. London: Routledge.
Frost, J. 1992. Play <strong>and</strong> playscapes. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson
Learning.
Frost, J., P. Brown, J. Sutterby, & C. Thornton.
2004. The developmental benefits of playgrounds. Olney, MD:
Association for Childhood Education International.
Fry, M.A.S. 2001. Lost in space? Design learning areas for today.
Dimensions of Early Childhood 29 (2): 16–22.
Gallagher, W. 1994. The power of place: How our surroundings
shape our thoughts, emotions, <strong>and</strong> actions. New York: Harper-
Collins.
G<strong>and</strong>ini, L. 1994. Not just anywhere: Making child care centers
into “particular places.” Child Care Information Exchange (96):
48–51.
Greenman, J. 1987. Caring spaces/Learning places: Children’s environments
that work. Bellevue, WA: Exchange Press.
Greenman, J. 1998. Places for childhood: Making quality happen in
the real world. Bellevue, WA: Exchange Press.
Harms, T., R. Clifford, & D. Cryer. 1998. Early Childhood Environment
Rating Scale. New York: Teachers College Press.
Harms, T., D. Cryer, & R. Clifford. 2003. Infant/Toddler Environment
Rating Scale—Revised. New York: Teachers College Press.
Harms, T., E. Vineberg Jacobs, & D. Romano. 1995. School-Age Care
Environment Rating Scale. New York: Teachers College Press.
Hewes, J., & J. Beckwith. 1974. Build your own playground. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin.
Hudson, S.D. 2001. Safe playgrounds: Increased challenges, reduced
risks. Dimensions in Early Childhood 29 (1): 18–23.
Hurwitz, S. 1999. The adventure outside your classroom door.
Child Care Information Exchange (127).
Isbell, R. 1995. The complete learning center book. Beltsville, MD:
Gryphon House.
Web sites (click on the links)
ENVIRONMENTS
Langendorfer, S. 1988. Rotating, spring rocking, <strong>and</strong> see-saw equipment.
In Where our children play: Elementary school playground
equipment, eds. L. Bruya & S. Langendorfer, 107–31. Reston, VA:
American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
<strong>and</strong> Dance.
Moore, R. 1990. Childhood’s domain. Berkeley: MIG Communication.
Moore, R. 1993. Plants for play. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communication.
Moore, R., S. Goltsman, & D. Iafacono. 1992. Play for all children:
Planning, design, <strong>and</strong> management of outdoor settings for all
children. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communication.
Moore, R., & H. Wong. 1997. Natural learning: Creating environments
for rediscovering nature’s way of teaching. Berkeley, CA:
MIG Communication.
North American Association for Environmental Education. 1999.
Excellence in environmental education: Guidelines for learning
(K–12). Washington, DC: Author.
Olds, A. 2001. Child care design guide. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Stine, S. 1997. L<strong>and</strong>scapes for learning: Creating outdoor environments
for children. New York: John Wiley.
Sutterby, J., P. Brown, & C.D. Thornton. 2004. Physical activity
levels during free play <strong>and</strong> physical education. Paper presented
at the annual conference of the American Educational Research
Association, San Diego, California.
Sutterby, J., & J. Frost. In press. Play environments: Indoors <strong>and</strong>
out. In H<strong>and</strong>book of early childhood education, 2nd ed., eds. B.
Spodek & O. Saracho. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Wardle, F. 1997. Playgrounds: Questions to consider when selecting
equipment. A thoughtful approach to playground equipment
selection. Dimensions of Early Childhood 25 (Winter): 9–15.
Videocassettes
Childcare Resource <strong>and</strong> Research Unit. 1995. Child care by design.
Toronto, CAN: Centre for Urban <strong>and</strong> Community Studies, University
of Toronto. 416-978-6895
Greenman, J., prod. 2000. Great places for childhood: Children’s
environments that work. Bright Horizons <strong>and</strong> the Enterprise
Foundation, collaborators with Kaplan. Lewisville, NC: Kaplan
Press. 800-334-2014
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Resource Room—Environment <strong>and</strong> Design offers articles <strong>and</strong> tips on indoor <strong>and</strong>
outdoor child care environments. http://www.brighthorizons.com/Site/pages/ResourceRoomEnvironment.aspx
The Center for Community Inclusion <strong>and</strong> Disability Studies, University of Maine, provides a tip sheet addressing
universal design. http://www.umaine.edu/cci/ec/growingideas
Child Care Information Exchange offers extensive resources, information, <strong>and</strong> ideas for those in the early child
care field. http://www.childcareexchange.com
Consumer Product Safety Commission lists product recalls <strong>and</strong> safety information. http://www.cpsc.gov
The National Child Care Information Center provides resources with information about child care facility design
<strong>and</strong> development, including information about licensing requirements for child care centers.
http://www.nccic.org/poptopics/designing.html
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center—Keys to Natural Environments <strong>and</strong> Inclusion home
page provides links to federal <strong>and</strong> state policies <strong>and</strong> guidelines, research abstracts, <strong>and</strong> more on the topic of inclusive
environments for early childhood programs. http://www.nectas.unc.edu/inclusion
The Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University promotes the importance of the natural environment
in the daily lives of all children <strong>and</strong> offers information for schools, centers, <strong>and</strong> communities.
http://www.naturalearning.org
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